OSHA’s silica standards require employers to limit worker exposures to respirable crystalline silica and take steps to protect workers.
GBCA has a silica testing program that offers its members discounts on silica testing. The program offers the following:
- Access to free pump loans and discounted monitoring test materials
- A written Respirable Crystalline Silica Policy template (required to have on site)
- Technical support via facetime, email, or phone
- Access to a national, searchable database of sampling data
- Reimbursement of up to $150 on the first order of testing supplies
- and more!
This is a complimentary program for GBCA members!
OSHA also has several new resources to help employers meet the requirements of the standards:
- A customizable slide presentation can be used to help train construction workers.
- A series of short videos demonstrates the proper use of specified dust control methods for six common construction tasks.
- An FAQ page provides answers to frequently asked questions about the Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard for Construction.
- A five-minute video shows how to protect workers from exposure to silica dust:
If you have any questions about GBCA’s Silica Testing Program, or about OSHA’s Table 1, please contact Frank Durso at fdurso@64.207.152.120.
