Crystalline Silica, The New Asbestos

Silica, present in concrete dust, is a hazardous material and is the focus of the new OSHA regulation 1926.1153.  This information is an overview of the new updated standard.  This regulation has a compliance date for general construction by September 23, 2017.  The new OSHA respirable crystalline silica dust regulation offers several options for compliance and we want to help you understand those options.