The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says "effective primary prevention through elimination of exposure to respirable crystalline silica is critical" in heading off new silicosis cases, stressing the issue in its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report as OSHA continues working on a comprehensive new silica standard (see related coverage). CDC cites "the serious health and socioeconomic consequences of silicosis, new operations and tasks placing workers at risk for silicosis, and the continuing occurrence of silicosis deaths among young workers."
