Washington — OSHA has published a fact sheet intended to help employers comply with the agency’s standard on worker exposure to respirable crystalline silica (1926.1153) for general industry and maritime.
The fact sheet highlights steps employers are required to take to protect employees, including assessing workplace exposures, establishing written exposure control plans and providing worker training.
The final rule lowers the permissible exposure limit for respirable crystalline silica for all industries to 50 micrograms per cubic meter of air averaged during an 8-hour shift.
Crystalline silica is a known carcinogen found in sand, stone and artificial stone. Exposure to silica dust can trigger silicosis, a chronic disease that involves scarring of the lungs.
Designed to educate you about these hazards. It is a basic component of soil, sand, granite, and many other minerals. View Product
Respirable Crystalline Silica Safety Training
Look at key points of the OSHA standard regarding respirable crystalline silica and help you protect yourself from the hazards associated with it. View Product
Silica Safety Awareness Training Video
Protect your workers from the hazards of crystalline silica in order to avoid unnecessary illness and death. View Product
