The Importance of Effective Dust Suppression in Quarries
However, the quarry still needs to ensure that the amount of inhalable dust does not exceed 10 mg/m 3 over an eight hour period and exposure to respirable dust should not exceed 4 mg/m 3. Anyone operating or managing a quarry is required, under guidance from the Health and Safety Executive to reduce the exposure of staff, contractors and those living close to a plant with silica dust generated