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Reducing the risk of exposure to crystalline silica dust for horse trainers and riding coaches

Exposure to crystalline silica dust in riding arenas presents health hazards for horse trainers and riding coaches. This bulletin explains the hazards, suggests options for preventing worker exposure, and discusses the need for an exposure control plan.

See our Silica page for more information and resources.

Publication Date: Feb 2018 File type: PDF (127 KB) Asset type: Safety Bulletin Reference: WS 2018-02