Could you show an inspector today, in writing, that respirable silica exposure has been assessed?
Five yes or no questions on the silica and machine paperwork stone and worktop employers are actually asked for. Answer honestly and see your result straight away.
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Tap Yes or No on each question.
Question 1 of 5
Could you show, in writing, that everyone who runs a saw, grinder, polisher, forklift or crane is authorised to use that machine?
Question 2 of 5
Is silica dust (respirable crystalline silica, RCS) exposure assessed against the workplace exposure limit and recorded, for engineered stone and quartz as well as granite?
Question 3 of 5
Is health surveillance (lung health checks) in place and recorded for the people who cut, grind and polish stone?
Question 4 of 5
Is every cut and polish done with water suppression or on-tool extraction, including sink and hob cut-outs on site, with uncontrolled dry cutting stopped?
Question 5 of 5
Has everyone who wears a tight-fitting dust mask been face-fit tested for that mask, with the test on record?
