Quarries 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.
Quarries silica [QY]
QY0: 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.
QY1: Rock drilling
This sheet describes good practice using engineering control - 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.
Related items
- G404 - Health surveillance for those exposed to respirable crystalline silica (RCS)
- G406: New and existing engineering control systems
- G409: Exposure measurement: Air sampling
- R4: UK Standard Assigned Protection Factor 40 (APF 40)
- R5: Breathing apparatus with UK Standard Assigned Protection Factor 40
QY2: Excavating and haulage
This sheet describes good practice using engineering control - 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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QY3: Crushing
This sheet describes good practice using engineering control - 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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QY4: Drying and cooling
This sheet describes good practice using engineering control - dust extraction and 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.
Related items
- G404 - Health surveillance for those exposed to respirable crystalline silica (RCS)
- G406: New and existing engineering control systems
- G409: Exposure measurement: Air sampling
- R4: UK Standard Assigned Protection Factor 40 (APF 40)
- R5: Breathing apparatus with UK Standard Assigned Protection Factor 40
QY5: Dry screening
This sheet describes good practice using engineering control - dust extraction and 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.
Related items
- G404 - Health surveillance for those exposed to respirable crystalline silica (RCS)
- G406: New and existing engineering control systems
- G409: Exposure measurement: Air sampling
- R4: UK Standard Assigned Protection Factor 40 (APF 40)
- R5: Breathing apparatus with UK Standard Assigned Protection Factor 40
QY6: Dry grinding
This sheet describes good practice using containment - enclosure and 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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QY7: Jumbo bag filling (500-1500kg)
Jumbo bag filling (500-1500kg)
This sheet describes good practice using RPE and dust extraction. 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.
Related items
- G404 - Health surveillance for those exposed to respirable crystalline silica (RCS)
- G406: New and existing engineering control systems
- G409: Exposure measurement: Air sampling
- R4: UK Standard Assigned Protection Factor 40 (APF 40)
- R5: Breathing apparatus with UK Standard Assigned Protection Factor 40
QY8: Silica flour: Small bag (15-50kg) filling and transfer
Silica flour: Small bag (15-50kg) filling and transfer
This sheet describes good practice using respiratory protective equipment (RPE) and dust extraction. 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.
Related items
- G404 - Health surveillance for those exposed to respirable crystalline silica (RCS)
- G406: New and existing engineering control systems
- G409: Exposure measurement: Air sampling
- R4: UK Standard Assigned Protection Factor 40 (APF 40)
- R5: Breathing apparatus with UK Standard Assigned Protection Factor 40