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What is silica dust?
A fine dust created when cutting, grinding, or drilling silica-containing materials
A type of paint used on concrete
A harmless dust from clean water
Which material can release silica dust when cut or drilled?
Concrete or stone
Rubber matting
Plastic packaging
Which activity can generate silica dust?
Cutting concrete
Washing plastic
Painting timber
Why is silica dust a health risk?
It can damage the lungs when breathed in
It makes skin glow
It improves breathing
What should you do to reduce silica dust exposure?
Use dust control measures and suitable RPE
Ignore it and keep working
Sweep it dry without protection
What can happen if silica dust controls are not maintained?
More dust may be released
The equipment becomes quieter
The task finishes faster
What is a key part of silica dust control?
Cleaning, testing, and checking controls
Removing the controls
Ignoring buildup
What should you do if dust controls are not working properly?
Stop work and check the controls
Keep going anyway
Cover the area with paint
What is the safest approach to managing silica dust?
Follow the control plan and manufacturer instructions
Use no controls at all
Rely on a fan only
Which is a limitation of silica dust controls?
They need regular inspection to stay effective
They work forever without checks
They remove all risk instantly
Why is regular testing of silica dust controls important?
To make sure they work when needed
To keep dust levels higher
To reduce training needs
How often should silica dust controls be checked?
Regularly, following the control plan
Only after an incident
Never once fitted
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