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The Silica Exposure Control Plan outlines the responsibilities of employers, supervisors, and employees in managing silica exposure risks in construction and maintenance activities. It identifies crystalline silica as a significant health hazard, particularly in tasks involving concrete and masonry work. The document emphasizes the need for an Exposure Control Plan (ECP) to minimize worker exposure to silica dust below established limits through engineering controls, administrative measures, and personal protective equipment (PPE). It details various control methods, including local exhaust ventilation (LEV), wetting techniques, and safe work procedures, while also highlighting the importance of training and medical surveillance for workers exposed to silica.

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Begin with the 'Objectives' section. Clearly outline your commitment to protecting employees from silica exposure, ensuring that all personnel are informed of potential risks.
Move to 'Hazard Identification'. Fill in details about the types of silica present on-site and their sources, such as concrete and masonry materials.
In the 'Responsibilities' section, assign roles for employers, supervisors, and employees. Specify who is responsible for training and implementing safety measures.
Complete the 'Risk Assessment' section by detailing potential health effects of silica exposure and necessary precautions.
Fill out 'Exposure Control Measures', outlining engineering controls, administrative practices, and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for tasks involving silica.
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What are the control measures for silica?

Steps to avoid silica exposure Use enclosures, when available, to isolate work processes. Consider combining water and ventilation controls. Replace water and air filters when needed or per manufacturers instructions.

What are the six steps employers have to follow in their exposure plan for silica?

Records of exposure measurements taken to assess employee silica exposure, as prescribed in paragraph (d) of the standard, must include at least the following information: (1) the date of measurement for each sample taken; (2) the task monitored; (3) sampling and analytical methods used; (4) number, duration, and

What are the OSHA guidelines for silica?

Permissible exposure limit (PEL). The employer shall ensure that no employee is exposed to an airborne concentration of respirable crystalline silica in excess of 50 g/m3, calculated as an 8-hour TWA.

What is a silica exposure control plan?

The standard requires that the written exposure control plan include procedures for restricting access to work areas, when necessary, to minimize the number of employees exposed to silica and their level of exposure, including exposures generated by other employers or sole proprietors.

What are the control measures for silica exposure?

Worker exposure to silica must not exceed the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 50 micrograms per cubic meter (50 g/m), calculated as an 8- hour time-weighted average (TWA).