The federal workplace safety agency page on respirable crystalline silica, which can be released when cutting tile, stone and concrete.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, has a page on respirable crystalline silica, a fine dust that can be released when materials such as tile, stone, brick and concrete are cut, ground or drilled. Tile work in Nashville homes involves cutting and sometimes grinding, so controlling dust is a real part of the job, and the agency page explains why wet cutting and vacuums are used.
We are a private company and are not part of OSHA. We use dust controls such as wet cutting, vacuums and barriers, and we explain them to customers. For workplace rules and exposure questions, we encourage you to read the official guidance and talk to a qualified safety professional.
Visit the official OSHA Silica Safety website
Sets and enforces workplace safety rules.
Explains dust from cutting tile and stone.
Describes wet cutting and vacuum use.
Explains why dust control matters.
Free to read online.
Helps owners ask about dust control.
Plan your layout, pick a size or ballpark a budget.
Tile Layout StudioSet your room, pick a tile size and a pattern such as straight, offset, diagonal or herringbone and see a top-down plan with full and cut tiles, then send the plan to us.Try it 
Tile Size and Format PickerPick the space and the conditions to see which tile format, grout joint and finish usually fit, with notes on flatness and grip.Try it 
Tile Project Budget PlannerPick a shower, floor, backsplash, patio or repair project, set the area and add allowances like leveling, waterproofing and heated floors to see a ballpark planning range. Placeholder values only.Try it OSHA focuses on workplaces. Ask any contractor how they control dust.
Wet cutting, vacuum attachments, barriers and good cleanup are common methods.
No. We are a private company and are not part of OSHA. Officials make the decisions, and we help you understand the process and prepare information.
ResourceTile Council of North AmericaA trade association of tile makers and suppliers that publishes installation standards, an installation handbook and industry information.Learn more ResourceNational Tile Contractors AssociationA trade association for tile installers and contractors that offers training, technical assistance and a reference manual for…Learn more ResourceCeramic Tile Education FoundationA nonprofit foundation that supports tile installer education and training programs for the industry.Learn more ResourceNatural Stone InstituteA trade association for the natural stone industry that publishes technical information and design resources about stone.Learn more Call us and describe your project. We will measure, check the surfaces and give you a clear written estimate.
