How Can Silica Exposure be Prevented?
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OHSA) has a good deal of silica safety information available and emphasizes the importance of having a clear exposure control plan. This should be managed by a construction professional, who can help decrease the exposure by instituting preventative measures like ensuring that all workers wear respirators. In addition, OSHA also recommends regular chest x-rays and lung function tests for workers, comprehensive employee training, and consistent record-keeping to monitor exposure and other important benchmarks.