{"id":4415,"date":"2026-06-08T14:00:10","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T14:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elliottgroup.com\/uk\/silica-dust-awareness\/"},"modified":"2026-06-23T10:50:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T10:50:14","slug":"silica-dust-awareness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elliottgroup.com\/uk\/silica-dust-awareness\/","title":{"rendered":"Silica Dust Awareness"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Protecting Our Team from Construction&#8217;s Hidden Hazard<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Silica dust is one of the most significant health risks in the construction industry, yet it is often invisible to the naked eye.<\/p>\n<p>Activities such as cutting, grinding, drilling and breaking materials including concrete, brick, stone and tiles can release respirable crystalline silica (RCS) into the air. When inhaled, these fine dust particles can penetrate deep into the lungs, leading to serious long-term health conditions including silicosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung cancer and kidney disease.<\/p>\n<p>In support of the <strong>Health and Safety Authority&#8217;s<\/strong> campaign focusing on silica dust in construction, Elliott Group is committed to raising awareness of the risks and promoting practical measures that help protect our workforce, subcontractors and visitors.<\/p>\n<p>The videos below provide guidance on recognising silica dust hazards and implementing effective control measures on site. By understanding the risks and following best practice, we can all play a part in creating safer and healthier workplaces.<\/p>\n<p>Because while the dust may be invisible, the consequences can last a lifetime.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1582\">Understanding the Risks of Silica Dust<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 56.25% 0 0 0; position: relative;\"><iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"Elliott Group Safety Video Silica Dust\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1140326011?badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Elliott Group Face Fitting Guidance to Protect from Silica Dust<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 56.25% 0 0 0; position: relative;\"><iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"Elliott Group Safety Video Mask Fitting for Silica Dust\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1140325762?badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Protecting Our Team from Construction&#8217;s Hidden Hazard Silica dust is one of the most significant health risks in the construction industry, yet it is often invisible to the naked eye. 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