SAFE MATERIAL HANDLING SOLUTIONS
Posted on June 23, 2025
A major concern in producing aggregates is the respiration of airborne dust – specifically crystalline silica dust – generated by operations including crushing and screening, conveyor movement, transportation, transfer points, stockpiles, and storage. If enough respirable silica dust is aspirated, it can develop into silicosis, a disabling and irreversible lung disease that can even become […]
Posted on March 21, 2025
Silica Dust Engineering Controls Meet New Air Quality Guidelines Benetech takes the challenge to reduce Respirable Crystalline Silica exposure for workers. Recent regulatory changes to OSHA 1926 CFR-1153(d)(1) have reduced the PEL (permissible exposure limit) to 50 micrograms of respirable crystalline silica per cubic meter of air (ug/m3) averaged over an 8-hour day. The danger […]
Posted on December 15, 2022
MSHA Silica Dust Mandate: What Mining Operators Need to Know Respirable crystalline silica at bulk material handling facilities has continued to draw attention as information about its presence and dangers increases. This is particularly true in metal and non-metal mining, especially with the MSHA silica dust mandate now in effect. What Is Respirable Crystalline Silica? […]
