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The diatomaceous earth producers represented by the International Diatomite Producers Association (IDPA, see http://diatomite.org) have developed a Guide to Safe Handling of their products. This Document aims to help the users of diatomaceous earth products in reducing workers’ exposure to process-generated respirable crystalline silica and to inform them of the relevant good practices for their particular situations. It provides industry guidelines for complying with regulatory obligations in Europe.