Crystalline silica

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Construction activities that may produce dust containing respirable crystalline silica include: Bricklaying, repointing, block laying, and/or stone setting: these processes can generate crystalline silica dust, particularly when the materials are ground or cut with abrasive wheels without dust control measures. The use of chasing machines or mechanical grinders in repointing work...

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