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Silica Exposure
Silica exposure occurs when dust that contains
crystalline silica particles is inhaled. It is estimated that approximately
1,200,000 workers are exposed to silica each year. Silica, or silicon dioxide,
is a naturally occurring mineral that is composed of one silicon atom and two
oxygen atoms. When silica molecules line up and create a repeating pattern they
form a crystal (crystalline silica). Different crystal patterns are given different
names; the most common is quartz. Silica is a major component of sand and granite.
Materials that contain crystalline silica:
* Brick
* Blasting abrasives
* Concrete
* Cement mortar
* Granite
* Sandstone
* Slate
* Mineral deposits
* Rock and stone
* Sand
* Topsoil
* Asphalt
Occupations at high risk of silica exposure:
* Construction
* Demolition
* Mining
* Sandblasting
* Stone masonry
* Abrasives manufacturing
* Glass manufacturing
* Pottery
* Railroad track setting, laying, and repair
* Painting
* Plumbing
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires employers
to limit workers' exposure to crystalline silica by all available means, including
water sprays, blasting cabinets, and ventilation systems.
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