The increased drilling generates deadly silica dust and has caused severe forms ... And it’s the standard the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was recommending as far back as 1974.

The Exposure Control Plan is available from EH&S. Silica dust hazard training is required of all individuals prior to performing work that involves crystalline silica. Before conducting work that ...

"Inhalation of crystalline silica has been linked to lung injuries ... Environmental considerations can influence the need for dust control, as well. Stevens cites an example where a contractor ...

The Minns Labor Government has established a new Expert Taskforce to oversee and help address silica related health risks for workers in tunnelling projects.

Stonemasons and construction industries are adapting to the recent ban on engineered stone – with advice and guidance to more ...

Construction dust is extremely complex, as it comes from a combination of materials. One of the most common is silica dust. It’s created when materials like concrete and bricks are jackhammered ...

This silica becomes entrained in the lungs and can lead to silicosis, COPD and cancer- serious occupation illnesses linked to the construction industry. Any process that leads to generation of dust ...

Pulse-Bac Vacuum Systems announces the release of the new PRO-Series line of vacuums for silica dust control, jobsite clean up and more. The design changes in the new Pulse-Bac PRO-Series make for ...

Victorian stonemasons and construction industries are adapting to the Allan Labor Government's ban on engineered stone - with advice and guidance to ...