Handling and disposal of respirable silica dust, contaminated equipment, and filters from vacuums and PPE

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.

February 14, 2022

Dr. Gale R. Tipton, Jr.
Four Winds Ventures, LLC
1906 55th Street, Ct. East
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077

Dear Dr. Tipton:

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],

Occupational Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica; Approval of Collections of Information

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    81:48708-48710
  • Title:
    Occupational Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica; Approval of Collections of Information
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 143 (Tuesday, July 26, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 48708-48710]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-17270]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Parts 1910, 1915, and 1926

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