Use Proper Hygiene

The following personal hygiene practices are essential for protecting yourself from respirable crystalline silica and other contaminants, particularly during abrasive blasting operations:

• Do not eat, drink, use tobacco products, or apply cosmetics in areas where there is dust that contains crystalline silica.
• Once you are outside of the exposure area, be sure to wash your hands and face before eating, drinking, or using tobacco products; and before applying cosmetics.
• Park cars where they will not be contaminated with silica.

To learn more about Silica Safety visit our General & Maritime Silica Safety Online Training web page.