OSHA has announced that the administration is seeking input on the revised silica rule for the construction industry that went into effect last year. Specifically, OSHA wants information on the effectiveness of silica control measures that are not included in Table 1: Specified Exposure Control Methods When Working With Materials … Read more
OSHA has released new answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) and training videos pertaining to the new standard for controlling respirable crystalline silica in the construction industry. All silica standard information, FAQs and training videos are now available online via the following the links: Silica Standard for Construction Frequently Asked … Read more
OSHA has released new answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) and training videos pertaining to the new standard for controlling respirable crystalline silica in the construction industry. All silica standard information, FAQs and training videos are now available online via the following the links: Silica Standard for Construction Frequently Asked … Read more
While enforcement for the newly revised silica rule began some months ago for the construction industry, it just now started for maritime and general industries on June 23. The new standard establishes an 8-hour time-weighted average for silica exposure at 50 µg per sq. meter as the permissible exposure … Read more
While enforcement for the newly revised silica rule began some months ago for the construction industry, it just now started for maritime and general industries on June 23. The new standard establishes an 8-hour time-weighted average for silica exposure at 50 µg per sq. meter as the permissible exposure … Read more
During the first week of April, two major rules established by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) faced scrutiny resulting in the Congressional overturn of one rule and a delay in enforcement of another. On April 4, President Trump put his signature on a Congressional Review Act (H.J Res … Read more
During the first week of April, two major rules established by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) faced scrutiny resulting in the Congressional overturn of one rule and a delay in enforcement of another. On April 4, President Trump put his signature on a Congressional Review Act (H.J Res … Read more
On November 14, the U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) released its Small Entity Compliance Guide for the Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard for Construction. This guide was produced for small to mid-size businesses (SMBs) with employees to help them comply with the new rule for crystalline silica exposure. Although … Read more
On November 14, the U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) released its Small Entity Compliance Guide for the Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard for Construction. This guide was produced for small to mid-size businesses (SMBs) with employees to help them comply with the new rule for crystalline silica exposure. Although … Read more
On March 24, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) finalized the revised federal rule for limiting the exposure of workers to crystalline silica, which is known to cause an array of medical conditions, including silicosis, lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). OSHA believes the new rule will … Read more
