Arabic health and safety resources

Construction materials such as sandstone, concrete and bricks can contain up to 90% silica dust. When drilling on these materials, you can generate and breathe in fine crystalline silica dust, which can cause serious illnesses such as silicosis and lung cancer.

Exposure to silica dust when drilling materials can be minimised by using the right tools and protective equipment. If you work with a drill or near those who do, watch this video with Arabic translation.

استعمال المياه لإلتقاط الغبار هي طريقة فعالة جداً للتخلص من غبار السيليكا. هذا الفيديو للتوعية عن استعمال المياه خلال قص الأحجار والإسمنت

Using water to control dust while cutting materials such as brick or concrete is a very effective way to eliminate and reduce exposure to silica dust.

This video safety alert highlights how to use water to control dust.

استعمال آلات شفط والتقاط الغبار هي طريقة فعالة جداً للتخلص من غبار السيليكا. هذا الفيديو للتوعية عن استعمال هذه الآلات التي تستخدم لقص الأحجار والإسمنت

On-tool dust capture is an effective way to eliminate and reduce exposure to silica dust.

This video safety alert highlights how to use on-tool dust capture to ensure the safe cutting of materials such as bricks and concrete.

Uncontrolled cutting and grinding of materials containing crystalline silica presents a serious risk to health. Everyone involved in cutting stone must always wear a mask.

In this video, we'll show you how to properly wear and look after a mask, so it looks after you.