Quiz: Test your knowledge of how dust is generated
Which of the following materials contain crystalline silica?
That’s right! All of these materials contain various quantities of crystalline silica – and therefore risk generating RCS when used in industrial processes.
Crystalline silica more commonly known as what?
That’s right!
Nope. The answer you’re looking for is “Quartz”!
Which of the following activities does not generate dust?
That’s right! Watching does not create dust.
Sorry, that’s wrong! Bagging, loading and drying are all activities that generate dust.
How long can RCS dust particles remain airborne?
That’s correct. RCS dust particles can remain airborne indefinitely if captured in air currents, posing a risk to workers.
Sorry, that’s wrong. RCS dust particles can remain airborne indefinitely if caught in air currents.
