In March 2019, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) received a report of an apparent cluster of multiple cases of silicosis among workers associated with occupational silica dust exposures that occurred during the manufacture, finishing and installation of stone countertops. DSHS is currently investigating these cases. There are … Read more
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has published two new lists of frequently asked questions (FAQs) on controlling respirable crystalline silica: one for the construction industry and another for general industries. The new FAQs were developed through a concerted effort between OSHA, industry stakeholders and unions, … Read more
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has published two new lists of frequently asked questions (FAQs) on controlling respirable crystalline silica: one for the construction industry and another for general industries. The new FAQs were developed through a concerted effort between OSHA, industry stakeholders and unions, … Read more
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 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
Alpha Professional Tools® has re-designed the popular AWS-125 Wet Stone Cutter, and introduced the ESC-125 which was created based on the feedback from fabricators in preparation for the new silica rule change by OSHA in 2017. To reduce the silica particles, a dust cover was added on the side of … Read more