On March 25, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a long-anticipated final rule on occupational exposure to crystalline silica. Silica is a naturally occurring element ...

OSHA Silica Regulations One Year In: The Latest Developments and How Businesses Can Remain Compliant . It is well-known that airborne carcinogens cause various lung and kidney diseases and liver ...

OSHA Silica Rule: Manufacturers weigh in. Manufacturers support the new silica dust ruling and continue working with contractors to make sure they’re in full compliance.

“The FAQs provide important interpretations of several of the provisions in the rule and provide employers with additional flexibility for compliance,” observes attorney Bradford T. Hammock of the law ...

Several industry groups have issued statements regarding the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s proposed Crystalline Silica Rulemaking. Several industry groups have issued statements ...

Walt Moore, EditorThe Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), in June, 2016, ... OSHA Silica Standard Up for Debate. Dec. 21, 2016. 12 min read . Walt Moore, Editor. The Occupational ...

Worker Safety Agency Takes Aim At Silica Dust : Shots - Health News It will now be easier for the government to inspect shops where workers might get exposed to lung-damaging silica dust.

The U.S. government is planning stricter controls on exposure to silica, a carcinogen found in workplaces ranging from dentist's offices to granite quarries, according to a new report.

OSHA on August 23 announced a proposed crystalline silica rule aimed at curbing lung cancer, silicosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and kidney disease in America’s workers. Exposure to ...

OSHA also provides an actionable guide on adequate respiratory protection, which means all businesses can check their teams are kitted out correctly when handling silica. 11 Future Legislation ...