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32 - Respirable Crystalline Silica for General Industry: Are You Ready? (Room 371A-C)

22 Oct 18
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Operational/Technical/Regulatory

Even though the OSHA regulations for silica in construction were delayed by three months last year, we have learned much about OSHA’s approach to compliance – and now it’s time for general industry to be in compliance. Are you ready? In this session, we’ll look at how we approached compliance in construction and see how to apply those principles to general industry. Will Table 1 be relevant for general industry? Is objective data available that can help document compliance with your work scenarios? We’ll explore these ideas and review the components of this standard as it pertains to general industry, discussing the most efficient way to get in compliance and ensure your workers are protected.