Silica Dust Exposure – Toolbox Talk
Silica dust is invisible—and deadly. This Silica Dust Exposure Toolbox Talk helps crews recognize how routine tasks like cutting, grinding, or sweeping masonry materials can cause irreversible lung damage over time. It provides essential guidance on controlling exposure, using respirators properly, and avoiding long-term harm.
Perfect for crews working with concrete, stone, tile, brick, or cementitious products in construction, demolition, or fabrication.
What’s Included:
3-page Toolbox Talk Kit:
1-page Topic Overview – covers exposure risks, key symptoms, and top controls like wet cutting, vacuums, and proper PPE
1-page Supervisor Guide – includes pre-meeting setup, control plan prompts, demo tips, and self-check questions
1-page Printable Sign-In Sheet – formatted for COR/SECOR, ISNetworld, and audit-compliant recordkeeping
Why It’s Different:
This Toolbox Talk breaks down a long-term hazard with short-term solutions:
Clear steps for wet methods, HEPA vacs, and respirator fit
Crew discussion prompts like: “What’s our dustiest task—and are we using every control?”
Visual add-ons: SWP or exposure control plan, silicosis case study, or control gear demo
Reinforces: “If you can see dust, you’re breathing it.”
Perfect For:
Concrete cutting, grinding, demolition, or mixing crews
Drywallers, masons, tile setters, and shop workers handling dusty materials
Monthly hazard control refreshers or COR/SECOR audit prep
Programs aligned with OH&S, CSA Z94.4, and silica-specific legislation
File Type: Digital PDF
Delivery: Instant download after purchase
Format: Supervisor-led safety talk kit with audit tracking and field-ready discussion tools
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