OSHA/NIOSH hazard alert warns of fracking risks

摘要

OSHA and NIOSH have issued a hazard alert to ensure that employers in hydraulic fracturing operations (fracking) protect workers from silica exposure. Fracking is the process of releasing petroleum, natural gas, or other materials for extraction. It involves the creation of fractures into reservoir rock formations. Recent advancements in drilling have led to new fractures that were not previously available for exploration.