Maintenance work in a manufacturing area after silica-generating tasks have been stopped
OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.
July 25, 2019
[Name and address withheld]
Dear [Name withheld],
Respirable Crystalline Silica Standards for General Industry, Maritime and Construction; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
- Publication Date:
- Publication Type:
- Fed Register #:84:52144-52146
- Title:Respirable Crystalline Silica Standards for General Industry, Maritime and Construction; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 190 (Tuesday, October 1, 2019)] [Notices] [Pages 52144-52146] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2019-21234] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration [Docket No.
Occupational Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica--Specified Exposure Control Methods
- Publication Date:
- Publication Type:
- Fed Register #:84:41667-41670
- Title:
[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 158 (Thursday, August 15, 2019)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 41667-41670] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2019-17450] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration 29 CFR Parts 1910, 1915, and 1926 [Docket No.
Final Rule for Occupational Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica
Monitoring options under OSHA's Respirable Crystalline Silica standard
OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.
March 21, 2019
Ms. Pamela Persaud
Safety Links
1855 W. SR 434 STE 283
Longwood, Florida 32750
Dear Ms. Persaud:
Restriction on using performance option/objective data for repeat monitoring in OSHA’s General Industry Lead and Cadmium standards
OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.
10/23/2018
Ms. Carol A. Chojnacki, CIH, MS
IH Source LLC
13180 Winterberry Way
New Berlin, Wisconsin 53151
Dear Ms. Chojnacki,
Respirable crystalline silica.
- Part Number:
- Part Number Title:
- Title:
- Appendix:
- GPO Source:
Interim Enforcement Guidance for the Respirable Crystalline Silica in General Industry/Maritime standard, 29 CFR 1910.1053 – June 23, 2018, Enforcement Date
OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.
June 25, 2018
Use of sampling devices that meet the ISO/CEN particle-size-selective criteria for respirable crystalline silica sampling
OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.
December 18, 2017
Ms. Brenda Finter, CIH, CSP
B2 Environmental
4503 S 90th Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68154
Dear Ms. Finter:
Interim Enforcement Guidance for the Respirable Crystalline Silica in Construction Standard, 29 CFR 1926.1153
OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.
October 19, 2017
- MEMORANDUM FOR:
- REGIONAL ADMINISTRATORS
- THROUGH:
- THOMAS GALASSI
- Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary
- FROM:
- PATRICK J. KAPUST, Acting Director
- Directorate of Enforcement Programs
- SUBJECT
- Interim Enforcement Guidance for the Respirable Crystalline Silica in Construction Standard, 29 CFR 1926.1153