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
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
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
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
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
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
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.