Finally! Tough new safety rules on silica dust are out to protect miners' lungs

Addressing a problem first identified 50 years ago, federal regulators say stricter new rules to limit miners' exposure to silica dust are expected to finally go on the books on Tuesday.

  News   Apr 16, 2024   0   70  Add to Reading List
Finally! Tough new safety rules on silica dust are out to protect miners' lungs






The safety rules being announced and finalized today will hold mines to the same standard for silica dust exposure as other employers. These x-rays show black lung disease.

Addressing a problem first identified 50 years ago, federal regulators say stricter new rules to limit miners' exposure to silica dust are expected to finally go on the books on Tuesday.

Read Original   

What's Your Reaction?

like

dislike

love

funny

angry

sad

wow