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iQ Power Tools Teams up with the NTCA and the American Lung Association to Host Silica Discussion via Free, Live Webinar

November 11, 2020
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iQ Power Tools, manufacturer of premium power tools with integrated dust collection technology, recently announced their team is partnering with the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) and the American Lung Association (ALA) to present a free, live webinar on Tuesday, November 17th at 12 p.m. PST.


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Dealing with silicosis in Australia

After Australia’s first death from silicosis, the country, companies and employees have come together to fight the problem of this life-threatening condition
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Jason Kamery
March 11, 2020
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In the past two years, Australia had its first reported fatality from silicosis. In response, the Australian government has been advocating for change and protection for fabricators. Silicosis is a form of occupational, non-reversible lung disease caused by inhalation of silica dust over a long period of time. Silica is a highly common, crystal-like mineral found in sand, rock, and quartz. It can have deadly consequences for people who work with stone, tile, concrete, glass, or other forms of rock.


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U.S. Department of Labor Revises National Emphasis Program to Reduce or Eliminate Worker Exposure to Silica

February 28, 2020
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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has established a revised National Emphasis Program (NEP) to identify and reduce or eliminate worker exposures to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) in general industry, maritime, and construction.


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Alpha Professional Tools Introduces Wet Blade Cutting Kit 9”

October 22, 2019
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The Alpha® WBC9KIT fits on most 7” and 9” high-speed angle grinders.
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U.S. Department of Labor’s OSHA Requests Information on Table 1 of the Silica Standard for Construction

August 20, 2019
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The agency is also requesting information about other construction equipment and tasks that generate silica.
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AireHaven Introduces 1000 Motorized Air Purification Mask

October 30, 2017
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Enviro Distribution’s AireHaven 1000 personal motorized air purification mask features a built-in two-speed fan and three-stage filter.
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OSHA Updates Silica Compliance Timeline

September 25, 2017
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The U.S. Department of Labor recently released modified roll out dates for the new silica rule.
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Silicosis Training Resource Added to Natural Stone University

August 24, 2017
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A new silicosis training resource has been added to MIA+BSI’s the Natural Stone University.
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The debate over OSHA’s new Silica Rule

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Jennifer Richinelli
May 2, 2016
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The rule establishes two standards, where only one existed previously, and reduces the permissible exposure limit (PEL) from 100 µg/m3 for an eight-hour time-weighted average to 50 µg/m3.
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Final Rule from OSHA on Silica

The new Silica Rule urges employers to measure employee exposure
May 2, 2016
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The rule establishes two standards, where only one existed previously. OSHA’s Silica Rule will go into effect on June 23, 2016.


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