HSE identifies slate works as an occupation with RCS exposure and reports silica content in slate.
Source: UK HSE: Silicosis — causes and risk controls ↗Dust entry
Slate dust
Stone dust generated during slate work and processing; slate can contain silica.
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
silicosislung cancerCOPDloss of lung function
Evidence
Controls
- wet methods
- local exhaust ventilation
- exposure monitoring
- appropriate respiratory protection