OSHA Fact Sheet provides concise overview of the 2016 OSHA silica standard for construction....
The results of a NIOSH study, which included a demonstration and evaluation of roofing tile saws and the Hytile tile cutter and their impact on silica...
An in-depth report on the hazards faced by ready-mix concrete drivers, statistics and suggestions for improving their health and safety....
Describes New Jersey’s new law banning dry cutting of masonry, including the history behind the law, reason for it and a link to the law....
Articles by the Laborers’ International on the presence of nanomaterials in some building products and the potential hazards....
An in-depth discussion of skin protection, including recognition of skin problems, causes, the science behind them and methods to protect against them...
A checklist on handling concrete and cement to reduce exposures of silica, including hazard identification and monitoring, training, work practices an...
An in-depth discussion of skin protection from exposure to cement, including causes, prevention, and training materials to be used with workers. Part...
Describes the benefits of a respirator program set up with the tuckpointers in Chicago....
The CPWR Toolbox Talk on Preventing Exposure to Silica Dust in Enclosed Cabs addresses the risks associated with breathing in silica dust and silicosi...