Washing your hands and face before eating or drinking outside of a silica exposure area is one way you can protect yourself from silica dust. What is another way to protect yourself from silica dust?

Question

Select the best option.

Do not participate in any air monitoring programs

Change into disposable or washable work clothes at the worksite, if possible

Wear your work clothes home every day

The only PPE you need is gloves

Answer 1

The best option to protect yourself from silica dust is:

Change into disposable or washable work clothes at the worksite, if possible.

This helps to reduce the risk of carrying silica dust away from the worksite and minimizes exposure.