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 …
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OSHA Delays Enforcement of Crystalline Silica Standard in the Construction Industry
OSHA on April 6 announced a three-month delay in enforcement of the crystalline silica standard for construction, citing the need for more outreach, educational materials and guidance for employers. The agency has determined that additional guidance is necessary due to the unique nature of the requirements in the construction standard. Originally scheduled to begin June …
MSHA: 2015 Was Safest Year on Record for Mining Industry
Arlington, VA – The Mine Safety and Health Administration is calling 2015 “the safest year in mining history” based on preliminary fatality and injury data released April 7. Last year was the safest in terms of both number of fatalities and rates of death and injury, which are based on hours of miner exposure, according …
OSHA Issues Final Rule on Silica
The U.S. Department of Labor today issued a final rule on respirable silica dust. The rule, which will limit worker exposure to respirable crystalline silica, has been a long time in the making, with proponents working for decades to increase protections for workers. The new rule updates regulations established in 1971 and goes a long …
Going Up! Trapped Miners Rescued in New York
Workers at a Cargill Salt Mines location in upstate New York were freed after having been trapped some 70 stories underground when an elevator broke down. The mine shaft is the deepest salt mine in North America at 2,300 feet. The miners had just started their 10 p.m. shift on Jan. 6 and were heading …
Silica Safety Bundle Download
Click Here to download the FREE silica safety bundle. Silica Safety in Industrial and Construction Environments Training Educates about crystalline silica safety hazards. It is a basic component of soil, sand, granite, and many other minerals. View Product Silica Safety Awareness Training Video Protect your workers from the hazards of crystalline silica in order to …
Miner Safety Training
Mining is an industry that has been around since the industrial revolution, and despite many advances in technology, it remains a dangerous, dirty job. For those brave enough to travel down into mines in search of natural resources, there are some very important safety measures to refer to over and over again to make sure …
(Infographic) Protect Yourself from Silica Exposure
Source: OSHA Pros, LLCRelated Training DVDs: Silica Safety Awareness Training Video Protect your workers from the hazards of silica in order to avoid unnecessary illness and death. View Product Crystalline Silica This silica safety video is designed to educate you about crystalline silica hazards. View Product Respirator Safety Public Knowledge Training DVD Give your employees …
This video will guarantee that your workers take silica exposure seriously
Related Silica Safety Training DVDs: Silica Safety Awareness Training Protect your workers from the hazards of crystalline silica in order to avoid unnecessary illness and death. View Product Crystalline Silica Crystalline silica is a basic component of soil, sand, granite, and many other minerals. Designed to educate you about these hazards. View Product Respiratory Protection …