Crystalline silica is a hazard before, during and after blasting activities. Abrasive blasters, pot tenders, cleanup crews and adjacent workers can be affect...

Workers can be exposed to Beryllium by inhaling particle dust or through physical contact. Workers are exposed to beryllium in their workplaces, including ap...

THE BOTTOM LINE ARGUMENT As in construction and other heavy industries, surface preparation work requires skills honed over years of experience and training,...

Toxic dust exposure impacts 90% of workers in the construction field Old sandblasting equipment can't meet new OSHA standards that drastically reduce limits ...