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<p>The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) continues to inspect industries associated
with exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) and to respond to concerns about
risk management reported to HSE.</p><p> </p><p>Adequate control measures for protecting
workers from the risks of exposure to RCS are legally required under the Control of
Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH), including water suppression,
equipment enclosure, extraction and personal protective equipment, such as respirator
masks. COSHH also requires workers to be trained to effectively implement such controls.</p><p>
</p><p>HSE works proactively with key stakeholders and trade associations in the construction
and manufacturing industries and is engaging with occupational clinicians, to understand
any insights for enhancing future interventions aimed at RCS controls.</p>
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