Floods can be serious catastrophes and they are one of the most common hazards in the United States. Floods can be caused by a variety of factors, including a sudden accumulation of rain, rising rivers, tidal surges, ice jams and dam failures. The most common cause of flooding is water due to rain and/or snowmelt that accumulates faster than soils can absorb it or rivers can ... [Continue Reading]
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Safety Measures for Crystalline Silica Updated
Respirable crystalline silica presents an every-day safety hazard for the construction industry. Specifically, lung cancer, pulmonary and kidney disease. About 2.3 million workers are exposed to respirable crystalline silica in their workplaces, including 2 million construction workers who drill, cut, crush, or grind silica-containing materials such as concrete and stone, and ... [Continue Reading]
