HSE lists dolomite among common non-silica construction dusts.
Source: HSE: Construction dust ↗Dust entry
Dolomite dust
Mineral dust generated when dolomite-containing construction materials are cut or processed.
Airborne form
dust
The form describes what is suspended in air at the point of exposure. A material can produce more than one form, such as dust during handling and fume during heating.
Health effects
lung and airway irritationrespiratory disease risk from repeated exposure
Evidence
Controls
- dust extraction
- wet methods
- exposure assessment
- appropriate respiratory protection