Free Silica Control Tool Now Available
Nicole Goodwin2024-05-03T17:38:04+00:00Free Silica Control Tool Each year approximately 153,000 Ontario workers are exposed to silica, which can lead to significant health problems, including silicosis, a serious and irreversible lung disease, and lung cancer. The Silica Control Tool is a free resource designed to help Ontario’s construction sector assess whether, and how much, workers are exposed to silica, and develop job-specific exposure control plans to limit the hazard. The tool has the potential to expand to other sectors, like mining and industrial, to reduce exposures in more Ontario workplaces. Key features of the Silica Control Tool include: • Estimates airborne silica [...]
