{"id":131,"date":"2016-06-20T13:42:15","date_gmt":"2016-06-20T13:42:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.metromech.com\/blog\/?p=131"},"modified":"2016-06-20T13:42:15","modified_gmt":"2016-06-20T13:42:15","slug":"oshas-new-silica-dust-standard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.metromech.com\/blog\/2016\/06\/oshas-new-silica-dust-standard\/","title":{"rendered":"OSHA\u2019s New Silica Dust Standard"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>OSHA recently issued a new ruling and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/silica\/\">standard for silica<\/a> dust in the construction industry. The new rules require employers to reduce the amount of \u201crespirable crystalline silica.\u201d In order to do this, contractors will need to use water, ventilation, or a combination of the two to reduce and limit the amount of silica exposure for workers. When exposure cannot be reduced, respirators will need to be provided and access will need to be restricted.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/Publications\/OSHA3681.pdf\">Fact Sheet<\/a> from OSHA breaks down the construction standard on silica exposure and provides several \u201cexposure control methods.\u201d The standard is flexible and offers employers a few different options for staying in compliance.\u00a0 Contractors can either follow OSHA\u2019s prescribed control methods, or as an alternative, they can take exposure measurements and determine what approach will be best for their individual company to reduce and limit silica exposure for their employees.While employers do have a say in which exposure control method they choose, all construction contractors must comply with a few specific standards. These stricter standards include criteria like creating and employing a \u201cwritten exposure control plan,\u201d limiting practices that expose employees to silica when there are viable alternatives, and providing training for employees.<\/p>\n<p>Construction employers will be required to be in compliance with the new standard by June 23, 2017. \u201cOSHA estimates that the rule will save over 600 lives and prevent more than 900 new cases of silicosis each year.\u201d In an industry that continues to strive towards zero injuries, the new silica standard is a strong step for construction companies to ensure the long-term safety of their employees.<\/p>\n<p>Sources:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/silica\/\">https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/silica\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>OSHA recently issued a new ruling and standard for silica dust in the construction industry. 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