Occupational silica exposureHow can I best protect my workers from on-the-job silica exposure?

• Silica

• Silicosis, accelerated in California’s engineered stone cutting industry, poses severe health risks due to the higher silica concentrations in countertops made of engineered stone.
• OSHA intensifies education on respirable crystalline silica exposure hazards in the stone countertop and concrete industries through a National Enforcement Program.
• Critical measures for hazard control include conducting a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), using OSHA tools, and accessing CPWR resources for safe stone cutting practices.
• Worker safety is ensured by following OSHA’s On-Site Consultation Program, utilizing Silica-Safe tools for dust control, and selecting appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), guided by qualified safety professionals for optimal safety practices.

Source:  Safety+Health

Date:  November 14, 2023