Toxic Exposure

Many Minnesota families suffer because of silica exposure. Silica is a mineral substance that occurs in dust released during mining and fracking, and even construction. While it has been estimated that tighter regulations controlling silica exposure in the workplace...

Exposure to silica may occur to workers, especially those working in countertop installations with stone. Workers who are involved in industries in which they install stone countertops may need to make certain they are using good safety protection to avoid inhaling...