Tagged: Silica Dust Safety

  • Silica Dust Fact Sheet

    What is silica and how do I get exposed?

    Crystalline silica is a basic component of soil, sand, granite, and many other minerals. Quartz is the most common form of crystalline silica. Exposure occurs through inhalation of respirable particles created when silica-containing materials are manipulated. Activities such as chipping, cutting, cutting, drilling, blasting, and grinding of silica-containing materials are expected to produce respirable particles.

  • Silica Dust Safety Program

    This Silica Dust Safety Program applies to OSU employees who are expected to be exposed to silica dust through the methods outlined above; or through other means, which are determined by EHS or their supervisor.