Mar 25, 2016 The construction industry standard applies to all occupational exposures to respirable crystalline silica in construction work and sets a new Permissible Exposure Limit PEL of 50 micrograms of respirable crystalline silica per cubic meter of air 50.0 gm 3 as an 8hour TimeWeighted Average TWA.
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As it did when the new silica standard for the construction industry OSHA Standard 1926.1153 went into effect in September 2017, OSHA will be delaying full enforcement. During the first 30 days of enforcement, OSHA will offer compliance assistance for employers who make good faith efforts to comply with the new standard, the agency reports.
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Get PriceMar 01, 2018 Exposure to respirable crystalline silica is nothing new for employees on construction sites. However, this exposure can cause serious health issues. In response to these concerns, OSHA issued a new rule on exposure to silica in construction 29 CFR 1926.1153. The PEL is now 50 micrograms per cubic meter of air gm3 for an 8hour timeweighted average TWA.
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Get PriceMar 25, 2016 The construction industry standard applies to all occupational exposures to respirable crystalline silica in construction work and sets a new Permissible Exposure Limit PEL of 50 micrograms of respirable crystalline silica per cubic meter of air 50.0 gm 3 as an 8hour TimeWeighted Average TWA.
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Get PriceCrystalline silica is a known carcinogen found in sand, stone and artificial stone. Exposure to silica dust can trigger silicosis, a chronic disease that involves scarring of the lungs. OSHA estimates that 2.3 million workers are exposed to the dust, including 2 million in construction.
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