.S. Department of Labor Posts New Frequently Asked Questions and Videos on OSHA Standard for Controlling Silica in Construction
From OSHA Press Release dated: August 22, 2018 The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced today that new... Read More
EIA Silica Seminar June 12, 2018 8:30am – 11:30am Hosted by EMSL Analytical, Inc. Indianapolis, IN Limited Seating Available
This half-day EIA Silica Seminar is sponsored by EMSL Analytical, Inc. and will be hosted at their Indianapolis location. The program will include information... Read More
Silica Standard Enforcement is Outlined in a Memorandum for General Industry and Maritime Issued by U.S. Department of Labor
June 8, 2018 The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)issued a memorandum outlining the initial enforcement of the standard for respirable... Read More
What is the New Occupational Exposure Limit?
The OSHA Final Rule for Occupational Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica, including the standard for construction, 29 CFR 1926.1153, and for general industry and... Read More
Managing Silica Exposure Risks
Background on Silica Silica is a compound (SiO 2 ) of the element silicon and oxygen. Silicon does not occur uncombined in... Read More
OSHA, Miron Construction, and 23 Contractors Partner for Safety on University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Dorm Renovation Project
January 3rd 2018 The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Miron Construction Company Inc. have signed a... Read More
New and Revised Fact Sheets on Silica Now Available from OSHA
New and Revised Fact Sheets on Silica Now Available OSHA has released more than a dozen fact sheets that provide guidance on... Read More
Dust Collection & OSHA Silica
As seen in the Fall 2017 Issue It’s here, OSHA has issued their new Silica Dust Standard. Compliance for construction is starting... Read More
Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard is now Enforceable by OSHA
September 23rd 2017 The Respirable Crystalline Silica construction standard, 29 CFR § 1926.1153, becomes enforceable on September 23, 2017. The standard establishes... Read More
Fracking Exposes Workers to Dangerous Silica Dust
April 7, 2014 Hydraulic fracturing technology – also known as fracking – exposes workers to dangerous silica dust, a workplace safety expert... Read More