The responses to a national survey have revealed tunnel construction workers across Australia say they face significant ...

Silica gel packets can protect, preserve, and even kill odors. Find out why you should hang onto them for use around the home ...

The agency will increase inspections and monitoring at high-risk sites to reduce miners’ exposure to respirable crystalline silica and prevent serious occupational illnesses.

IF you’ve ever spotted the little silica gel packets that come inside new handbags or with new shoes DON’T chuck them away. The tiny sachets can actually be extremely useful around your home, ...

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Natural rubber, tapped from trees as latex, is the world's most widely used bio-elastomer. Comprising long molecular chains ...

Exposure to dangerous levels of silica dust increases the risk of incurable diseases such as silicosis and lung cancer.

As of June 23, enforcement of new standards for silica exposure will kick in for all operations in general industry and maritime. Enforcement in the construction industry began last year, and the ...

Green Science Alliance Co., Ltd. (President: Ryohei Mori) in collaboration with Osaka Metropolitan University has successfully developed a novel material that combines organic pigments with silica ...