Inhaling silica dust can lead to silicosis, which is an incurable lung disease. Excessive exposure to silica can also lead to lung cancer, kidney disease, and pulmonary disease. Where does silica dust come from? On most residential jobsites, the dust is produced from grinding and cutting concrete, stone, and brick. OSHA has reduced the exposure limit from 250 micrograms per cubic meter of air over an eight-hour period to 50 micrograms. In this Tools of the Trade article, editor Chris Ermides takes a look at some of the resources available for understanding and complying with OSHA’s new silica rule.
What Do You Know About OSHA’s New Silica Rule?
