DWC Publishes Latest Edition of Safety Newsletter

The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation published the latest edition of its newsletter aimed at promoting workplace safety. The new edition of the agency’s “Safety@Work” newsletter includes an article on protecting workers from crystalline silica hazards. DWC reported that about 2.3 million workers in the U.S. are exposed to crystalline silica, a common mineral found in many construction and industrial materials. Workers who inhale dust from cutting or grinding this mineral are at an increased risk of developing serious silica-related diseases. The newsletter...