Update on Contractor Safety Forum on OSHA's Silica Rule

Over 40 safety and health professionals attended the Builders Association's Contractor Safety Forum on February 23rd to prepare for the upcoming implementation of OSHA's Silica Rule. Attendees learned what the standard requires, the OSHA action level (AL) and  permissible exposure limit (PEL), when air sampling is required and is not required, medical surveillance requirements and the training that employers will be responsible for providing.

We encourage all members to review OSHA's Compliance Guide regarding the Silica Rule. The Association will continue to inform its members on the Silica Rule as updates develop.