Silica dust Hazard Alert out from OSHA and NIOSH about stone countertops. Hear about the new warning for fabrication shops or in-home work. OSHA and NIOSH jointly released a Hazard Alert silica dust exposure on February 18th, 2015. This notice is to warn workers of silica exposure when manufacturing and installing countertops.

In this podcast, Dan Clark notes how over 65 workers in Spain and Israel recently contracted silicosis, with 10 needing lung transplants. Dan explains how this prompted the Hazard Alert from the two U.S. Government agencies. Listen for specific tips for the shop and in-home installation. See the transcript for links to the OSHA / NIOSH alert, and further information.