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Control of Dust and Fumes Toolbox Talk

by jay hammond, from the Community

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This toolbox talk template helps teams identify, discuss, and control dust and fume hazards on site. It outlines common sources such as cutting, sanding, welding, lead work, asbestos or fibreglass insulation, and burning old lead-based paint. It summarizes key health risks including silica exposure, nasal cancer from hardwood dust, asbestos-related disease, metal fume fever, and solvent vapors. Practical controls include planning to eliminate hazards, using engineering extraction and collection, wearing appropriate RPE, and considering effects on others nearby.

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