As one of the most dangerous hazards associated with construction, respirable crystalline silica dust should be a key consideration for every business owner or site manager within the construction industry. The danger is that certain activities - such as blasting, drilling or grinding raw materials like concrete - can lead to the formation of respirable crystalline silica (RCS), a breathable dust that can lead to long-term lung damage and significant health problems for any workers exposed to the particulate matter.
Fortunately, there are a variety of different construction dust control methods that can be used to minimise the risk of RCS exposure. In order to ensure the right mitigation measures are in place across all areas of a site, it's vital to create a construction dust control plan.