Dust/Silicosis – Still Top Health & Safety Concerns

JOURNAL: ISSUE 3 - 2013

When asked to name the leading health and safety hazards on the job, BAC members currently active in the trade overwhelmingly responded 'dust/silicosis', according to the results of International Union's most recent general membership survey, conducted by an independent polling firm in July and August of 2013. Dust/silicosis was cited by 43% of active members surveyed, followed by "falls or falling" cited by 20%. Members gave almost identical responses in a 1997 survey.