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Injury Prevention Resources for Metal & Non Metallic Mineral Products - Cement, Concrete, & Stone

General | Metal Fabricating | Automotive & Aircraft | Cement, Concrete, & Stone | Foundries, Smelters, & Metal Powders | Marine

The following links list tools, publications, and other resources to help prevent the most common injuries and illnesses in the metal, non-metallic mineral products industries. These resources may not meet all the requirements for health and safety in British Columbia. Please check the Workers Compensation Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, and related materials for specific WorkSafeBC requirements.

The dangers of breathing silica dust new item

This WorkSafe bulletin defines silica, silicosis, and how employers and workers can protect themselves from exposure to silica dust.
* WS 2009-04
Source: WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC

OSHA Technical Links: Synthetic Mineral Fibres

"Synthetic mineral fibers" are fibrous inorganic substances made primarily from rock, clay, slag or glass. These fibers are classified into three general groups: fiberglass (glasswool and glass filament), mineral wool (rockwool and slagwool), and refractory ceramic fibers (RCF)." List of links to internal and external online resources.
Source: OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
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OSHA Safety & Health Topics: Concrete & Concrete Products

This page has links to resources that provide useful information about working safely with concrete and concrete products.
Source: OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
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OSHA Silica eTool

The silica eTool includes information that will assist businesses and workers in identifying potential silica hazards in their workplaces by choosing appropriate sampling and analytical techniques, comparing monitoring results with the silica exposure limits, and selecting appropriate short-term and long-term control options.
Source: OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
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Cement & Concrete Training Guide

This tailgate/toolbox talks was developed by Labor Occupational Health Program at UC Berkeley for use under California OSHA regulations.
Source: CDC (Centers for Disease Control, US)
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