Construction silica

This information will help employers (including the self-employed) comply with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH), as amended, to control exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) and protect workers' health.

Construction silica [CN]

CN0: Advice for managers

Advice for managers

This information will help managers to comply with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH), as amended, to control exposure and protect workers' health.

CN1: Concrete scabbling

Concrete scabbling

This sheet describes good practice using RPE with dust extraction and/or water suppression. It covers the points you need to follow to reduce exposure to an adequate level. It is important to follow all the points, or use equally effective measures.

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CN2: Chasing with handheld power tools

Chasing with handheld power tools

This sheet describes good practice using RPE with dust extraction and/or water suppression. It covers the points you need to follow to reduce exposure to an adequate level. It is important to follow all the points, or use equally effective measures.

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CN3: Drilling and coring with hand-held rotary power tools

Drilling and coring with hand-held rotary power tools

This sheet describes good practice using respiratory protective equipment (RPE) with dust extraction and/or water suppression. It covers the points you need to follow to reduce exposure to an adequate level. It is important to follow all the points, or use equally effective measures.

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CN4: Crushing and screening demolition material

Crushing and screening demolition material

This sheet describes good practice using engineering control - water suppression. It covers the points you need to follow to reduce exposure to an adequate level. It is important to follow all the points, or use equally effective measures.

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CN5: Clearing and removing rubble

Clearing and removing rubble

This sheet describes good practice using engineering control - water suppression and a filtered air supply to the vehicle cab. It covers the points you need to follow to reduce exposure to an adequate level. It is important to follow all the points, or use equally effective measures.

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CN6: Cutting blocks, paving and kerbstones with a cut-off saw

Cutting blocks, paving and kerbstones with a cut-off saw

This sheet describes good practice using respiratory protective equipment (RPE) and water suppression. It covers the points you need to follow to reduce exposure to an adequate level. It is important to follow all the points, or use equally effective measures.

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CN7: Abrasive blasting

Abrasive blasting

This sheet describes good practice using RPE. It covers the points you need to follow to reduce exposure to an adequate level. It is important to follow all the points, or use equally effective measures.

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CN8: Diamond coring/hole cutting

Diamond coring/hole cutting

This sheet describes good practice using RPE and water suppression. In larger tunnels, use a filtered air supply to the control cabin. It covers the points you need to follow to reduce exposure to an adequate level. It is important to follow all the points, or use equally effective measures.

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CN9: Breaking in enclosed spaces

Breaking in enclosed spaces

This sheet describes good practice using respiratory protective equipment (RPE) and water suppression. It covers the points you need to follow to reduce exposure to an adequate level. It is important to follow all the points, or use equally effective measures.

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2024-05-03