We know the phrase “the only constant is change” and the hub city of New York is no exception. As the city grows, construction sites can be seen nearly everywhere. A constant buzz of technically hazardous activity. Nearly a year ago, 29 new pieces of legislation were introduced in New York City, with a focus […]
On the corner of Ninth Avenue and South 14 Street in Newark on January 5th, 2018, at 3:30 a.m., a fire broke out in an abandoned building. Within minutes this small fire turned into a blaze, fueled by the high winds blowing that night. This fire spread to four other buildings within an hour, burning […]
What Is Silica Dust? Silica dust comes from crystalline silica, which is the second most common mineral. Sand, concrete,glass, bricks, stone, and many other items can contain crystalline silica. When any of these materials is sawed, ground, drilled or crushed, it releases silica dust into the air.Because silica dust is significantly smaller than ordinary grains […]
