Respirable Crystalline Silica Focused Inspection Initiative in the Engineered Stone Fabrication and Installation Industries

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.

September 22, 2023

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:

Respirable Crystalline Silica Standards for General Industry, Shipyards, and Construction; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    88:17027-17029
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 54 (Tuesday, March 21, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17027-17029]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-05723]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No.

Retention of Spirometry Records

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.

September 18, 2019

Mary C. Townsend, Dr.P.H.
M.C. Townsend Associates, LLC
289 Park Entrance Drive
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15228

Dear Dr. Townsend:

Types of construction work excluded from the 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.

July 25, 2019

Mr. Scott Day
SafeDay, Inc.
727 Walkertown-Guthrie Road
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101

Dear Mr. Day:

Occupational Exposure to Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds in Construction and Shipyard Sectors; Proposed Rule

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    84:53902-53954
  • Title:
    Occupational Exposure to Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds in Construction and Shipyard Sectors; Proposed Rule 
[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 195 (Tuesday, October 8, 2019)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 53902-53954]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-21038]



Vol. 84

Tuesday,

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]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Parts 1910, 1915, and 1926

[Docket No.