Silica Exposure: Countertops Webinar

OSHA and NIOSH have identified exposure to silica as a health hazard to workers involved in manufacturing, finishing, and installing natural and manufactured stone countertop products. This Hazard Alert focuses on countertop industry worker exposures to airborne silica dust, including from quartz in stone. It covers the health effects of breathing silica dust, recommends ways to protect workers, and describes how OSHA and NIOSH can help employers effectively reduce silica dust exposures in the workplace.