The Silica Standard’s “Restricted Access Area” Requirement: Explained
This post originally appeared on the TriMedia blog. The language used in regulations isn’t always straightforward, and while OSHA’s silica standard for construction is designed to be easy to comprehend, it still contains some confusing verbiage and concepts....
Top 11 Floor Cleaning Solutions for Silica Dust Applications
Last year, the silica dust rules for general industry and maritime as well as construction went into enforcement. As you know, compliance requires exposure control plans to be developed and implemented, which for many companies means purchasing new equipment. To help...
EHS Today FAQ: A Quick Guide to Safely Collect Silica Dust at your Facility
The latest issue of EHS Today features Nilfisk on the most commonly asked questions and answers regarding silica dust, along with a review of approved OSHA housekeeping methods. This FAQ provides insight into silica dust and answers common questions such as: What...
New Study Finds Silica Exposure Among Construction Workers at up to 10x the PEL
With OSHA’s recent silica dust rule significantly reducing the permissible exposure limit (PEL) for silica dust, some groups have been working to quantify the levels at which workers are currently exposed. In Washington State, one worker — an abrasive blaster — had...About Nilfisk
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