Coal miners would be protected from black lung disease under proposed silica rule
The Labor Department is proposing a new rule limiting miners’ exposure to silica — a toxic dust created by cutting into rock that has been linked to a recent epidemic of severe black lung disease among coal miners.
“The purpose of this proposed rule is simple: prevent more miners from suffering from debilitating and deadly occupational illnesses by reducing their exposure to silica dust,” Assistant Secretary for Mine Safety and Health Chris Williamson said in a statement.
The move comes after decades of regulatory inaction highlighted in an NPR/FRONTLINE investigation in 2018.
Share on Socials!
Blackline Safety Expands Manufacturing Capacity to Meet Growing Customer Demand
Repurposing existing space will increase company’s production capacity by 30 to 50% With global demand for its industry-leading connected safety wearables at an all-time high, Blackline ...
Read More Contact Tracing & Industry 4.0 Automation Upgrades Announced
MākuSafe has recently released two updates which will have a significant impact for customers who need effective contact tracing and for those seeking industry 4.0 automation ...
Read More Casella to Present Virtual Seminar on Personal Monitoring and Social Distancing at AIHce EXP 2020 Virtual Expo
Casella, a global manufacturer of monitoring equipment for industrial safety and occupational health, has announced its virtual seminar focus as part of the AIHce EXP 2020 ...
Read More Leaders in Industrial Hygiene
Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC)
Industrial Hygiene
Construction Safety
