Size of Industry
An estimated 800,000 U.S. workers are employed in the masonry and concrete trades.
Level of Risk
OSHA data suggests that Masonry and Concrete Trades may have more workers at risk of silica exposure than any other trade group.
Overexposure
According to OSHA, workers can’t be overexposed to concrete or masonry dust.
Compliance
Using a dust-collection system complies with OSHA requirements.
