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Workers in industries such as mining, construction, abrasive blasting, and manufacturing are at risk for occupational exposure to silica dust. Miners, for example, may be exposed to silica-containing dust through rock drilling, crushing, and loading.
- Information for Mine Workers
Silicosis usually develops after years of exposure to low...
- Resources & Materials
Crystalline Silica Topic Page provides guidance for...
- What Physicians Need to Know
Silicosis is an incurable interstitial fibronodular lung...
- Information for Mine Workers
• Prohibit employees from eating, drinking, smoking, and applying cosmetics, chewing gum or tobacco in all areas with silica dusts. • Posting of warning signs to demarcate indoor areas where silica dust may be generated
Although the majority of workers’ compensation claims are for workplace injuries, workers diagnosed with occupational diseases are also entitled to benefits. This includes silicosis, a lung disease caused by the inhalation of silica dust.
The new rule requires that employers use engineering controls − such as ventilation and wet methods for cutting and sawing crystalline silica-containing materials − to reduce workers' exposure to silica dust.
9 Σεπ 2021 · To help protect workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (U.S. OSHA) has issued two respirable crystalline silica standards: one for construction, and another for general industry and maritime.
13 Φεβ 2024 · Millions of U.S. workers are exposed to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) in a variety of industries. Silica dust can be released in the air when working. Workers exposed to RCS can develop serious lung disease.
The results of a NIOSH study, to quantify the respirable dust and respirable silica exposures of roofing workers using an electric powered saw with an aftermarket local exhaust ventilation attachment.
