by Iheama Ikwuagwu | Apr 27, 2026 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Uncategorized
In 2026, the landscape of industrial safety continues to shift under the weight of evolving litigation and new data. According to recent Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports, private industry saw 2.5 million nonfatal workplace injuries in 2024, a 3.1% decline...
by Iheama Ikwuagwu | Mar 16, 2026 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Uncategorized
OSHA’s Silica Rule Is Deadly Serious Every year, approx. 2.3 million U.S. workers face exposure to respirable crystalline silica on the job site. Silica dust is a hazard so small you can’t see it, and so dangerous it can destroy your lungs permanently. ...
by Iheama Ikwuagwu | Jul 21, 2025 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Uncategorized
Silica dust might seem harmless (just tiny particles floating in the air) but for workers in industries like construction, mining, and countertop manufacturing, it’s a silent killer. Crystalline silica, a mineral found in materials like sand, stone, and concrete,...
by Iheama Ikwuagwu | Jun 10, 2024 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Silica
There is an unassailable scientific reason that OSHA and state OSHA authorities have regulations to protect workers from exposure to respirable crystalline silica. The goal: to reduce the risks of life-altering and deadly diseases; or, more simply, the effects of...
by Iheama Ikwuagwu | Mar 28, 2024 | Blog, Silica, Uncategorized, Wellness
If you’re operating within the engineered stone industry, take note: OSHA’s gearing up to take a closer look into your operations. Specifically, the dangers respirable silica could pose to your team. In fact, don’t be surprised if stricter standards are looming...
