HSE COSHH ESSENTIALS IN STONEMASONS: SILICA

COSHH Essentials sets out basic advice on what to do to control exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace. It takes the form of straightforward advice in ‘factsheets’ called ‘control guidance sheets’. There are two types of sheets, industry-specific ‘direct advice sheets’ and ‘generic control guidance sheets’.

STONEMASONS DIRECT ADVICE

The following are direct advice sheets for common tasks or processes affiliated with the stone masonry industry:

• ST0 – Advice for managers [62kb]
• ST1 – Primary and secondary sawing [115kb]
• ST2 – Rotary tools: Boring and polishing [63kb]
• ST3 – Hand-held rotary tools: Cutting and polishing [104kb]
• ST4 – Hand and pneumatic chiselling [91kb]