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What is the main health risk associated with silica dust exposure?
Silicosis
Broken bones
Hearing loss
What should be done to control silica dust at source?
Use dry sweeping only
Use water suppression or on-tool extraction
Increase ventilation
What does RPE stand for?
Respiratory Protective Equipment
Risk Prevention Evaluation
Restricted Particulate Entry
What is the minimum recommended mask filter rating to protect against silica dust?
FFP3
FFP1
Surgical Type II
Who should be included in a silica dust risk assessment?
Only managers
All workers exposed to the dust
Only office staff
When should controls for silica dust be checked and maintained?
Only after an incident
Regularly and before use
Once a year regardless of condition
What does a high dust reading indicate?
The area is completely safe
Control measures may be failing
The task is finished
What is the best way to clean silica dust from surfaces?
Use a HEPA vacuum or damp wipe
Use dry brushing
Use compressed air only
What should you do if you suspect silica dust controls are ineffective?
Stop the work and review controls
Keep working and hope for the best
Ignore it if the task is short
What should workers do before starting a task that creates silica dust?
Check the risk assessment and controls
Start immediately
Only wear gloves
Which of these materials can contain respirable crystalline silica?
Sandstone, concrete, and engineered stone
Paper, wood, and fabric
Plastic, rubber, and glass wool
Why is regular training on silica dust important?
To help workers use controls correctly
To reduce break times
To make the task more complicated
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