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DON'T THEY CARE ABOUT WORKER SAFETY?

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Every year, silica dust exposure kills hundreds of workers and makes thousands others sick.

The White House's Office of Management and Budget is stalling worker safety regulations that would reduce exposure to silica dust - a substance whose effect on the human body is comparable to that of asbestos.

Tell the Office of Management and Budget: Stop stalling worker safety.

Those most at risk are construction workers who work closely with materials like sand, bricks and cement - especially workers who operate jackhammers, cut bricks or use sandblasters.

Desperate economic times have increased pressure on workers, who now are less likely to question exposure to hazardous substances.

At the same time, businesses are cutting every corner they can to increase profits.

These conditions, brought on by the Great Recession, are a recipe for more workplace tragedies.

Commonsense regulations to keep workers safe are essential to prevent exploitation, injuries and deaths.

Send your message to the White House.

Go to www.citizen.org/silica-dust-action

Thanks for all you do,

Rick Claypool
Public Citizen's Online Action Team
action@citizen.org

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