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Toolbox Meeting Guides by Topic - Silica

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Silica dust--are you at risk?
Abstract: Describes what silica is and some construction activities where you may be at risk of breathing silica dust.
Toolbox meeting guide #: TG 07-41


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Learn about the dangers of breathing silica dust
Abstract: Explains the dangers of breathing silica dust.
Toolbox meeting guide #: TG 09-42


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Silica dust control during wall and ceiling grinding
Abstract: Describes techniques to control silica dust when grinding walls or ceilings.
Toolbox meeting guide #: TG 07-43


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Silica dust control during tuckpoint grinding
Abstract: Describes ways to control dust and protect yourself when grinding mortar.
Toolbox meeting guide #: TG 07-44


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Controlling dust when cutting fibre-cement board
Abstract: Describes ways to control silica dust and protect yourself when cutting fibre-cement board.
Toolbox meeting guide #: TG 07-45


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Silica dust control when drilling concrete
Abstract: Describes ways to control silica dust and protect yourself when drilling concrete.
Toolbox meeting guide #: TG 07-46


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Silica dust control during stairwell grinding/chipping
Abstract: Describes ways to protect yourself and control silica dust when grinding or performing other finishing tasks on concrete in stairwells.
Toolbox meeting guide #: TG 07-47


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