Your Solution Provider For Silica Dust

Silica dust is pretty common on a construction jobsite. It’s often created when materials such as concrete, bricks, rocks, stone, sand and clay are cut, ground, drilled or otherwise knocked around.
Getting exposed to silica dust is a serious worksite hazard, especially if it’s breathed deep into your lungs, causing a long term hit to your health. You can’t always see silica dust, so it’s not easy to tell if you’re in the firing line.

Best Line Equipment is your source for silica dust mitigation and personal protectove equipment. Whether you're working in the construction, mechanical, industrial or remediation industries, we've got you covered. Our experts can help you select the right equipment to protect your employees, your customers, and your bottom line.

What are the risks?

Exposure to silica dust can lead to silicosis – a condition where the lung tissue scars, causing breathlessness and a decrease in lung function. The effects are forever and can keep getting worse later in life.

Silica dust exposure can also cause breathing difficulties from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and even lung cancer if you’re exposed to lots of dust for a long time.

Steps to stay safe on the construction site.

Both employers and employees have a responsibility to manage exposure to silica dust at work. You can isolate or minimise exposure to silica dust through:

Dust control methods: Where possible, use water and wet working methods to keep silica dust out of the air. Use equipment with dust control features when you’re working in dusty work areas.

Respiratory protection: Use certified respirators and ensure the correct respirator is used for the job. Undertake facial fit testing and training before you use it.

Air monitoring: Monitor the air quality regularly to ensure your dust control methods are doing the job.

Protective clothing: Wear disposable or washable clothing if you are working in a dusty area. Change into clean clothes before leaving the worksite and wash any dirty clothing to make sure areas outside of the worksite are not contaminated.

For more details on silica dust mitigation and personal protective equipment, check out Best Line Equipment's flyer on eliminating silica dust in construction.