Medical surveillance requirements in OSHA’s respirable crystalline silica standard for construction

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 2, 2018

Mr. Peter Lawton
LeadSMART Training Solutions, Inc.
21 Main Street
South Berwick, Maine 03908

Dear Mr. Lawton:

Interim Enforcement Guidance for the Respirable Crystalline Silica in General Industry/Maritime standard, 29 CFR 1910.1053 – June 23, 2018, Enforcement Date

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

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

Interim Enforcement Guidance for the Respirable Crystalline Silica in Construction Standard, 29 CFR 1926.1153

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

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

 

Launch of Enforcement of the Respirable Crystalline Silica in Construction Standard

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

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 20, 2017

 

MEMORANDUM FOR:
REGIONAL ADMINISTRATORS

 

 

FROM:
THOMAS GALASSI
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary

 

 

SUBJECT
Launch of Enforcement of the Respirable Crystalline Silica in Construction Standard, 29 CFR § 1926.1153

 

Delay of Enforcement of the Crystalline Silica Standard for Construction under 29 CFR 1926.1153

Archive Notice - OSHA Archive

NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

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.

April 06, 2017

Occupational Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica; Correction

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    81:60272-60274
  • Title:
  [Federal Register Volume 81, Number 170 (Thursday, September 1, 2016)]
  [Rules and Regulations]
  [Pages 60272-60274]
  From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
  [FR Doc No: 2016-20442] 



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  DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

  Occupational Safety and Health Administration

  29 CFR Part 1910, 1915, and 1926

  [Docket No.

Occupational Exposure to Beryllium

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    82:2470-2757
  • Title:
  [Federal Register Volume 82, Number 5 (Monday, January 9, 2017)]
  [Rules and Regulations]
  [Pages 2470-2757]
  From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
  [FR Doc No: 2016-30409]




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