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New and Revised Fact Sheets on Silica Now Available

12/28/2017

OSHA has released more than a dozen fact sheets that provide guidance on the respirable crystalline silica standard for construction.

One fact sheet is an overview of the silica standard. The other fact sheets provide employers with information on how to fully and properly implement controls, work practices, and if needed, respiratory protection for each of the 18 tasks listed in Table 1— Specified Exposure Control Methods under the standard.

Safety and Health Regulations for Construction
Title: Respirable crystalline silica.

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SILICA FACT SHEETS

Silica: Controlling Silica Dust in Construction - Crushing Machines Fact Sheet NEW
(OSHA FS-3935 - 2017) (English: PDF)

Silica: Controlling Silica Dust in Construction - Dowel Drilling Rigs for Concrete Fact Sheet NEW
(OSHA FS-3930 - 2017) (English: PDF)

Silica: Controlling Silica Dust in Construction - Drivable Saws Fact Sheet NEW
(OSHA FS-3928 - 2017) (English: PDF)

Silica: Controlling Silica Dust in Construction - Handheld and Stand-Mounted Drills Fact Sheet Revised
(OSHA FS-3630 - 2017) (English: PDF)

Silica: Controlling Silica Dust in Construction - Handheld Grinders for Mortar Removal (Tuckpointing) Fact Sheet Revised
(OSHA FS-3632 - 2017) (English: PDF)

Silica: Controlling Silica Dust in Construction - Handheld Grinders for Tasks Other Than Mortar Removal Fact Sheet Revised
(OSHA FS-3628 - 2017) (English: PDF)

Silica: Controlling Silica Dust in Construction - Handheld Power Saws Fact Sheet Revised
(OSHA FS-3627 - 2017) (English: PDF)

Silica: Controlling Silica Dust in Construction - Heavy Equipment and Utility Vehicles Used During Demolition Activities Fact Sheet NEW
(OSHA FS-3936 - 2017) (English: PDF)

Silica: Controlling Silica Dust in Construction - Heavy Equipment and Utility Vehicles Used for Grading and Excavating Tasks Fact Sheet NEW
(OSHA FS-3937 - 2017) (English: PDF)

Silica: Controlling Silica Dust in Construction - Jackhammers or Handheld Powered Chipping Tools Fact Sheet Revised
(OSHA FS-3629 - 2017) (English: PDF)

Silica: Controlling Silica Dust in Construction - Large Drivable Milling Machines (Half Lane and Larger) Fact Sheet NEW
(OSHA FS-3934 - 2017) (English: PDF)

Silica: Controlling Silica Dust in Construction - Overview of Standard Fact Sheet Revised
(OSHA FS 3681 - 2017) (English: PDF)

Silica: Controlling Silica Dust in Construction - Rig-Mounted Core Saws or Drills Fact Sheet NEW
(OSHA FS-3929 - 2017) (English: PDF)

Silica: Controlling Silica Dust in Construction - Small Drivable Milling Machines (Less than Half Lane) Fact Sheet NEW
(OSHA FS-3933 - 2017) (English: PDF)

Silica: Controlling Silica Dust in Construction - Stationary Masonry Saws Fact Sheet Revised
(OSHA FS-3631 - 2017) (English: PDF)

Silica: Controlling Silica Dust in Construction - Vehicle-Mounted Drilling Rigs for Rock and Concrete Fact Sheet NEW
(OSHA FS-3931 - 2017) (English: PDF)

Silica: Controlling Silica Dust in Construction - Walk-Behind Milling Machines and Floor Grinders Fact Sheet NEW
(OSHA FS-3932 - 2017) (English: PDF)

Silica: Controlling Silica Dust in Construction - Walk-Behind Saws Fact Sheet Revised
(OSHA FS-3633 - 2017) (English: PDF)

JOIN US AT the 2018 ASSE SEMINAR-FEST in LAS VEGAS!

12/8/2017

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As long time instructing organization at ASSE’s annual SeminarFest 2018, we would like to share with you some information about this focused safety education event – taking place February 1-8 in Las Vegas, NV, USA.

Built on the philosophy that learning should be immersive, engaging and relevant to what OSH professionals do in the workplace today, SeminarFest offers an enriching learning experience that will provide you with knowledge you can immediately apply in your career.

Choose from 90+ full-day courses developed from 10+ areas of focus, network with 1,200+ of your peers and earn up to 5.6 CEUs.

Below are the details for the courses Jay Jamali will be teaching at this year's event. If you have any questions about the curriculum please let me know. I’d be thrilled to see you there. Be sure to register before December 11, 2017 to receive the Early Bird Rate. I hope to see you at SeminarFest!

909. Lockout/Tagout
February 4, 2018 1-Day
(.7 CEUI )

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) is consistently a top 10 citation issued by OSHA. This course will help identify equipment that require LOTO, how to develop the required written program and procedures, how to train employees, how to select LOTO devices and how to audit the program annually as required by OSHA 9CFR1910.147.

Learn to:

Develop equipment specific LOTO procedures.
Train employees on LOTO.
Audit the LOTO program.
Identify equipment that need LOTO vs equipment specific LOTO.

901. Confined Spaces, Evaluation, Entry, and Rescue
February 5, 2018 1 Day
(.7 CEUI)

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Confined spaces are now regulated by OSHA both in general industry and construction. This course will cover assessment of spaces, air monitoring, training requirements, ventilation, permits, retrieval and rescue requirements and equipment, contractors, and recordkeeping that is required by OSHA.

Learn to:

Attendees will be able to: determine if a space is permit required or not, select the proper entry and rescue equipment, specify the number of personnel needed to perform an entry

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