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OSHA’s standard aims to minimize workers’ exposure to respirable crystalline silica, which it cites as a cause of lung cancer, silicosis, COPD, and kidney disease.

Finding What Works to Control Silica Exposure

Aug. 13, 2018

A foundry’s silica sampling plan must be based on a thorough knowledge of industrial hygiene air-sampling methodologies, respirable crystalline silica behavior when airborne, specific characteristics of the metalcasting operations, and the pertinent OSHA requirements.

Working Past the Deadline to Contain Workplace Silica

June 1, 2018

Trent Blake

Director of Security, Health and Safety Services

Trent Blake is the director of Security, Health and Safety Services for Keramida Inc., which engineers and develops global EHS and sustainability programs.