Silica Dust Protection for Construction

Reducing Exposures to Crystalline Silica

It’s estimated that more than 2.3 million workers in the United States are potentially exposed to dust containing crystalline silica — with nearly 90% of those workers employed in the construction industry. According to OSHA, in 2014 more workers died from silicosis than from being caught in or crushed by collapsing materials, such as in trench and structure collapses.

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Click the links below for information from 3M and OSHA regarding Silica Dust Regulations for Construction.

• Silica in Construction - Regulation Update

• Respirable Crystalline Silica in Construction

• New OSHA Crystalline Silica Rule for Construction

• OSHA Frequently Asked Questions: Respirable Crystalline Silica Rule