Say this
- The dust that harms you is too fine to see. If you can see a cloud, there is far too much.
- Every saw cuts wet. Check the water reaches the blade before you start, and stop if it runs out.
- Drills, grinders and chasers use the extractor. Check the hose is on and the filter is clean.
- Wear the mask you were fit-tested for. Shave where it seals. A paper or surgical mask is not enough.
- Keep other people away when you cut. Put up the screen if we are indoors.
- Clean up with the vacuum or with water. No dry sweeping, and no blowing dust off with compressed air.
- Go for your medical check when you are called. It can catch problems early.
Ask the crew
- Which jobs on site today make silica dust?
- What do you do if the water on your saw stops?
- Why does a beard stop your mask working?
- How do we clean up dust at the end of the shift?
Show them
- Show a cut with water suppression working, and point out where the water must reach.
- Fit the on-tool extraction to a grinder or drill and check the hose and filter.
- Do a quick seal check on a tight-fitting mask.
Sign-off
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Sources
- Construction dust (Construction Information Sheet No 36), UK Health and Safety Executive.
- Workplace Safety and Health (General Provisions) Regulations, Singapore Statutes Online (AGC).
This is practical guidance, not legal advice. Laws and codes of practice change; always check the current official text and your site's own procedures.
