Silica Dust Training: Protecting Workers’ Health
Crystalline silica is a common mineral found in materials like sand, stone, concrete, and mortar. It's used in everyday products such as glass, pottery, ceramics, bricks, and artificial stone. While this mineral is an integral part of many industries, it poses significant health risks when handled improperly. During activities like cutting, sawing, grinding, drilling, and crushing these materials, respirable crystalline silica dust is released. These particles are at least 100 times smaller than ordinary sand, making them [...]