It is well-known that airborne carcinogens cause various lung and kidney diseases and liver problems, and prolonged exposure can even result in various cancers. Silica exposure remains a serious ...

In October 2017, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) began enforcing its Crystalline Silica Dust Rules (“Silica Rules”) within the construction industry. As we noted last November ...

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon OSHA has launched a free online training course to help employers put protective measures in place for workers against the potential hazards of breathing in airborne ...

For construction employers anxious over how the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and state plan states are enforcing the Respirable Crystalline Silica in Construction Standard, the ...

RIT is pleased to be able to offer some of our classes via Zoom. January 12-14, 2026 OSHA 502: Update for Construction Industry Outreach Trainers January 13, 2026 OSHA 7845: Recordkeeping Rule Seminar ...

From 1997 to 2002 OSHA vowed to cut silica exposure by 15 percent - instead it increased by 300 percent, according to OSHA data. Agency officials believe better targeting may explain these results.

In early 2020, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) revised its National Emphasis Program to identify and reduce worker exposure to silica dust. According to the program, asphalt ...

OSHA is considering revising Table 1 of its Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard for Construction. The agency is seeking comments and feedback on engineering and work practice control methods to ...

As a reminder, all new employees should complete the Hazard Communication-Comprehensive online module on their first day, if possible. In-person training sessions will be held at the following dates, ...