What does a penny have to do with silica dust?

What does a penny have to do with silica dust?

Believe it or not, the amount of silica that can fit onto Abraham Lincoln’s forehead on the penny is enough silica to be fined for overexposure according to OSHA standards.  Let’s dive into the specifics of the regulations… On June 23, 2018, OSHA began enforcing the...
Silicosis: A Global Crisis

Silicosis: A Global Crisis

Silicosis is a global threat, with cases spanning countries and industries. While evidence of this disease has been around since ancient Egypt and Greece, the number of cases is only growing. Let’s dive into how significant of a problem silicosis truly is: UNITED...
Levels of Silica Dust Protection 

Levels of Silica Dust Protection 

Learn which control methods for protecting your workers from inhaling silica dust are most effective. Using NeSilex on your construction site is a superior engineering control, and the BEST way to protect your crew! [nz_btn text=”Call 888-998-1557 to learn about...