Silica is not your average dust. Crystalline Silica dust can be found in stone, sand, grout, mortar, concrete, and much more. Silica dust is dangerous and harmful to the health of anybody that is exposed to it. This dust is known to cause several respiratory problems like Silicosis. This respiratory disease is a chronic obstructive lung disease where the dust will get lodged in the lung sacs or alveoli. The silica dust particles will then cause the formation of scar tissue and restrict the lung’s ability to take in & process oxygen.

Exposure to crystalline silica usually occurs occupationally at different job sites where tasks such as sawing, cutting, drilling, blasting, crushing concrete, brick, rock, stone, etc are involved. Exposure to silica may result in fatal respiratory diseases like lung cancer. The National Institute for Occupational Safety deems this dust so hazardous, that they do not recommend bringing it home from work. You can avoid taking home silica dust by following these simple steps:

• Using disposable or washable clothes at work
• Shower and change into clean clothes before going home
• Park your vehicle far away so it will not be contaminated

There are various reasons why you should hire a dust-free tile removal contractor in Broward County that is certified and trained by the inventor of the dust-free method (DustRam®). Only then can you rest at night knowing that your air quality will never be compromised during the removal of tile flooring. Don’t put your health at risk by choosing the cheaper outdated tile removal methods. Your health is on the line.