Silica dust can cause serious, even fatal, health problems for anyone who inhales it. And more than two million workers are exposed to this substance on the job every year. OSHA’s Silica Safety Rule has established rigorous standards to protect them.

This program explains the hazards that are associated with silica dust, review the OSHA standards for industry and construction, and show employees what they can do to protect themselves from silica dust on the job.

Topics covered in these products include:

• The hazards of respirable crystalline silica
• OSHA’s Silica Safety Standards
• Exposure to silica dust in the workplace
• A silica dust exposure control plan
• Control systems, safe work practices and PPE
• Medical surveillance and recordkeeping
• and more

Available in English and Spanish

(Producer: Marcom)