by nosilicadust | Jun 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
by nosilicadust | Apr 23, 2020 | General, Marketing
For many people, working from home for an extended period of time is a new experience. This major adjustment may bring different challenges such as difficulty focusing and determining how to best adjust to a new work setting. Here are some tips for ways to stay...
by nosilicadust | Apr 16, 2020 | Silica Dust Regulations, Silica Series
Although respirable silica dust has been causing diseases such as silicosis for thousands of years, true regulations to control worker exposure were never discussed until the last few decades. It is important to understand not only what current silica dust...
by nosilicadust | Mar 26, 2020 | Uncategorized
Chemtek, Inc is committed to the safety of our employees and their families. As the COVID-19 Pandemic takes a stronghold on our nation, it is our intention to continue to provide for our customers while also prioritizing the health of our employees. As a...
by nosilicadust | Feb 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
by nosilicadust | Nov 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
Producing quality work while limiting costs is a daily challenge for all paving and road construction contractors. Projects must be completed efficiently without compromising on quality. Chemtek, Inc. provides innovative solutions that improve efficiency,...
by nosilicadust | Oct 9, 2019 | Silica Dust Regulations, Silica Series
The hazards of respirable silica dust are well known. There are now regulations and suggested engineering controls in place to help protect workers in various industries from these hazards. Using a water delivery system to boost dust suppression is common in both...
by nosilicadust | Sep 24, 2019 | Silica Dust Regulations, Silica Series
Respirable dust is invisible to the human eye but can pose serious health hazards. Exposure to respirable silica dust, which is fragmented crystalline silica, can lead to silicosis, lung cancer, and COPD. As a result, OSHA has instituted regulations to reduce the...
by nosilicadust | Sep 18, 2019 | General, Silica Dust Regulations, Silica Series, Uncategorized
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by nosilicadust | Sep 13, 2019 | Silica Series
[nz_vimeo id=”359771984″ width=”” /] See the immediate reduction in dust on these sweepers after adding NeSilex to the water tank. NeSilex targets both visible dust, as well as the dangerous, invisible, respirable silica dust particles. [nz_btn...
