Worker Exposure to Silica during Hydraulic Fracturing
Hydraulic fracturing or "fracking" is a process used to "stimulate" well production in the oil and gas industry. It is not a new process, but its use has ... pdfs/). Exposure to silica during hydraulic fracturing has been the focus of the NIOSH study to date. OSHA•NIOSH ... to flow out of the formation and into the well bore.