INTRODUCTION
Working with stone poses many dangers for workers. There are crushing hazards from slab handling, equipment hazards, and other hazards associated with working with stones.CRYSTALLINE SILICA DUST
Crystalline silica is a natural mineral that is part of the stone. Cutting, grinding, polishing, and drilling can produce airborne exposure to workers. Silicosis, a progressive and irreversible lung disease, can develop from inhaling excessive amounts of crystalline silica. This condition is potentially disabling and in some cases fatal. To reduce silicosis, you should do the following:- Reduce airborne silica dust by using wet processes and equipment to suppress airborne dust. Floor drainage and wet […]
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