OSHA''s Silica Standard Reducing Silica Exposure Limits
What is the danger? Silica crystals cleave into sharp points, and when inhaled cause potentially fatal scarring and stiffening of the lungs, and increased risk of lung cancer, nonmalignant respiratory diseases and renal disease. Why is this important? Silica exposure remains a serious threat to nearly 2 million workers, including more than 100,000 workers in high risk jobs such as ...