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Protecting skilled trades workers from silica exposure

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By Jonathan Barnes, Jonathan Barnes
| Under the Hard Hat
Updated September 2026 by Sarah Poirier Silica dust is one of the most common health hazards on construction sites because it’s found in concrete, mortar, brick, stone, and other building materials. According to OSHA, a staggering 2.3 million US workers are exposed to silica on the job every day. Repeated exposure to it can cause a wide range of health problems, such as silicosis, lung cancer, COPD, and kidney disease.
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