Our commitment includes the promotion of safe work practices, safety education and training, as well as establishing a safe work environment. Due to this, RIT has developed a Respirable Crystalline ...

Silica dust hazard training is required of all individuals prior to performing ... contact EH&S to determine the appropriate exposure control measures needed to perform the work safety.

Biologically active material such as dust (containing dander, pollen etc) and sawdust can cause sensitisation, especially in those with asthma or existing allergies. Common construction materials ...

and cutting or crushing stone result in worker exposures to respirable crystalline silica dust. Industrial sand used in certain operations, such as foundry work and hydraulic fracturing (fracking), is ...