U.S. to set limits on silica exposure first recommended half a century ago

Published on April 17, 2024

New limits on silica exposure have been announced by U.S. officials in an attempt to make conditions safer for miners and stone cutters; government estimates show the new rules could prevent 1,000+ deaths and ~4,000 cases of silica-related illness.

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