OSHA has New Fact Sheet on Respirable Silica Standard for General Industry

OSHA has recently published this revised fact sheet that summarizes the major requirements of the respirable crystalline silica standard for general industry and maritime.

Workers can be exposed to respirable crystalline silica during the:

• Manufacture of glass, pottery, ceramic, brick, concrete, asphalt roofing, jewelry, artificial stone, dental, porcelain, or structural clay products
• Use of industrial sand in operations such as foundry work
• Use of sand for abrasive blasting

Generally, general industry employers must comply with all requirements of the standard by June 23, 2018. 2/16/2018