ATTENTION! An Upgraded Version of the Site to Launch in January 2026 – Act now to download any saved plans.

CPWR launched this site in 2012, and we are pleased to report it continues to be used regularly to protect workers from silica exposure. To ensure the site continues working long-term, we are in the process of upgrading the underlying technology. If you are a registered user, there is a chance that saved plans in your account may be lost during the transition. If there are plans you want to keep, please save them to your computer by selecting the “Print” option and then printing or saving the documents as PDF files (the “Download” function is currently unavailable) by December 31, 2025.

We apologize for the inconvenience but appreciate your support during this upgrade.

Know the Hazard

Workers may be exposed to dangerous levels of silica dust when cutting, drilling, grinding, or otherwise disturbing materials that contain silica. These materials and tasks are common on construction and oil and gas jobs. Breathing that dust can lead to serious, often fatal illnesses. This section contains information that workers – and contractors – need to know to recognize the hazard, understand the risk factors, and work safely with silica.

Control the Dust

There are ways contractors can reduce the dust and reduce the hazard. This easy to use planning tool takes you step-by-step through conducting a job hazard analysis for silica, selecting appropriate controls, and creating a job-specific plan to eliminate or reduce silica hazards. You can save as a pdf, print and/or email your plan. Create-a-Plan

ATTENTION! An Upgraded Version of the Site to Launch in January 2026 – Act now to download any saved plans.

Know the Hazard

Control the Dust

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