The Danger – Silica Dust – Approved Respirator Must Be Worn Sign is a high-visibility respiratory hazard and mandatory PPE sign designed to protect workers from exposure to respirable crystalline silica.
Activities such as cutting, grinding, drilling, or crushing concrete and stone can generate airborne silica dust, which poses serious long-term health risks, including silicosis and lung disease.
Featuring a bold DANGER header, silica dust warning symbol, and clear mandatory instruction requiring an approved respirator, Danger – Silica Dust – Approved Respirator Must Be Worn Sign supports compliance with Australian WHS regulations and Safe Work Australia guidance for managing silica exposure in workplaces.
Application
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Construction and demolition sites
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Concrete cutting and grinding zones
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Quarry and mining operations
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Stone benchtop fabrication workshops
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Manufacturing facilities handling silica-containing materials
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Industrial processing plants
Key Features & Benefits
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High-visibility danger header ensures immediate recognition of airborne silica risk
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Mandatory respirator instruction reinforces PPE compliance in regulated zones
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Recognisable hazard and PPE symbols provide clear visual communication across language barriers
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Bold colour contrast design maximises readability in dusty and industrial environments
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Durable material options suitable for indoor and outdoor worksites
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Compliance-focused layout supports WHS silica risk control requirements
Installation Method
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Mount at entry points to silica work areas
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Fix to temporary barriers using cable ties
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Secure to walls or fencing with screws or rivets
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Position at eye level before workers enter the exposure zones
Ideal For
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Construction companies
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Stone fabrication workshops
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Mining and quarry operators
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Manufacturing plants
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Site supervisors
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WHS and safety compliance officers
Why Buy From K2K Signs Australia
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Australian-made safety signage
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Compliance-aligned silica hazard designs
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Premium-grade materials for demanding site conditions
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Fast production turnaround
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Australia-wide free shipping
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Trusted national supplier – K2K Signs Australia
Product Finish & Durability
- Signs and Stickers are printed with Eco-Solvents Inks on High Quality. Premium Gloss Vinyl with UV and weatherproof protective over laminate.
- Signs / Stickers are durable for both Indoor and Outdoor use in extreme conditions.
- All Signs Comes with Pre- Drilled Hole on each corner for mounting.
- All signs are designed and manufactured here in Australia and are compliant with Australian Standards AS1319.
- We DO NOT print our company’s logo on signs or stickers.
Self-Adhesive Vinyl
Construction
Flexible self-adhesive material. Can adhere to virtually any clean, dry surface. Well suited to flat or soft curved texture.
Common Uses
Indoor or outdoor conditions. Directional, Safety. On pipes, poles, containers, windows, equipments, storage racks, tanks, etc.
Plastic
Construction
Thick Plastic made from over 50% recycled material, this UV stabilized rigid sign and is one of our most popular choices!
Common Uses
Directional, safety, informational, special event, departmental, equipment, temporary construction, wall or post mounting.
Metal
Construction
A strong, thick rigid material manufactured from steel guaranteed to withstand high temperature range.
Common Uses
Entrance, exit, traffic, parking, building, construction, safety, directional, wall or post mounting.
Magnetic
Construction
A strong, 0.9mm flexible magnet material has excellent holding force suitable and is flexible yet tough and weather resistant.
Common Uses
Suitable for use on cars, trucks, trailers, safety signs, A-Boards and all outdoor metallic surface signage applications.
Reflective Class 2
Class 2 Reflective Signs are ideal for non-critical, off-road situations that require high visibility in poor or low light conditions. These situations would include work premises signage, carparks, properties, shopping centres, general signage, private roads etc.
Reflective Class 1
Class 1 reflective is the higher grade of reflectivity, and it is identifiable by its honeycomb pattern. It is used where high visibility is required for 24 hours of the day. It is a premium grade reflective, that reflects light from wide angles. All signs used on a public roads must be Class 1 to comply. This would include all road signs, street signs, speed limit signs and roadwork signage to name a few.




