Millions of Americans Effected by Silica

Silicosis. Lung cancer. Tuberculosis. Renal disease. Autoimmune disorders. It may sound like a litany of unfair and terrifying illnesses, but it’s worse – it’s a list of the potential side effects of silica exposure in the workplace. And with 1.7 million workers facing industrial silica exposure in a number of professions, it’s of growing concern [...]

1.7 Million Exposed To Silica

Silicosis. Lung cancer. Tuberculosis. Renal disease. Autoimmune disorders. It may sound like a litany of unfair and terrifying illnesses, but it’s worse – it’s a list of the potential side effects of silica exposure in the workplace. And with 1.7 million workers facing industrial silica exposure in a number of professions, it’s of growing concern [...]