Frequently Asked Questions on the New Silica Standards

Background and Health Impacts

FAQs

• Frequently Asked Questions on the New Silica Standards (March, 2016) – These FAQs were developed to provide broad guidance to employers and employees on the requirements of the silica standards for construction (29 CFR 1926.1153) and general industry and maritime (29 CFR 1910.1053).

Sampling and Analysis

Exposure Evaluation

• OSHA Technical Manual (OTM). OSHA Directive TED 01-00-015 [TED 1-0.15A], (1999, January 20).
  • Crystalline Silica. Includes sampling information for crystalline silica.
• Cyclone Leak Test Procedure.

General Industry and Maritime

Construction

Health Effects

Overview