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Drilling in Construction - Silica

Drilling in Construction - Silica

Construction materials such as sandstone, concrete and bricks can contain up to 90% silica dust. When drilling on these materials, you can generate and breathe in fine crystalline silica dust, which can cause serious illnesses such as silicosis and lung cancer.
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Topic:
Target audience:
General
Service area:
VIC
Published:
July 2023
Last reviewed:
August 2025