Stone dust and you

Title	Stone dust and you
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Author	HSE
Series Code	INDG
Series Number	315REV1
Publisher	HSE Books
Date of Publication	2006
Length	4 pages
Stock Code	INDG315REV1
Price Exc. VAT	Free
VAT Rate	0%
Product Type	Hard Copy
Format	Paper
Edition	rev.ed
Notes	leaflet. (INDG315)(INDG 315)(INDG315REV1) (INDG315 REV1)
Abstract	This revised leaflet explains what you should do to protect yourself and your employees from health problems caused by stone dust. Crystalline silica is in most rocks, sands, clays and also products such as bricks, tiles and concrete. When these materials are worked, e.g. cut, sanded, carved, ground etc, dust is created. This dust may be fine enough to be breathed deep into the lungs. The fine dust is called Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS). Contents: How can RCS affect your health? What must employers do? Stop, think! Further reading; Further information.
Keywords	Stone dust; Stonemasonry; Lung diseases; Dust inhalation; Dust exposure; Silicosis; Lung cancer; Crystalline silica; Pulmonary disease