Quarry workers face various worrying long-term respiratory health risks arising from the nature of their work. Many of these are directly linked to the handling and processing of materials that generate dust, such as silicosis – a chronic lung disease characterised by scarring and inflammation of lung tissue, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary...
Respirable crystalline silica, or RCS, is a significant and potentially life-threatening health hazard found in many quarries throughout the UK.
Silica is one of the most dangerous components to take into your lungs, which is why ‘sandblasting’ is illegal in the UK and many other jurisdictions.
For quarries, a good dust suppression system is central to maintaining air-quality, protecting the well-being of workers, and complying with environmental and safety regulations.
For quarry operations, dust control is an integral part of health and safety and operational efficiency. Controlling dust on site minimises the health risks to workers from silica...