It’s no secret that silica dust exposure is dangerous. In fact, silica dust is so dangerous to your health that the US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is reviewing its exposure limits. OSHA and NIOSH currently (March 2022) have a permissible exposure limit (PEL) of just 50 micrograms of silica dust per […]
NSW in Australia recently updated their guidance on cutting stone As many other government agencies around the world are now working together on dust and it is likely to become a major talking point throughout 2022 and beyond, now would be a great time to look at your operations and internal policies on dust We […]
Workplaces like stone workshops are dangerous places, for all manner of reasons… Not least crystalline silica dust. Stone industry workers face some serious long-term dangers like the inhalation of dust particles and silica exposure. These can cause respiratory problems such as asthma. And long-term health issues aren’t far behind. There’s scarring of the lungs (pulmonary […]