1. Introduction
Silica Hazards in General Industry
What Is "General Industry"?
Course Objectives
OSHA’s Respirable Crystalline Silica Rule
When the Standard Does Not Apply
Key Provisions of the Standard
Schedule for General Industry
2. Pre-Drill Review 1
Pre-Drill Review
3. What are Silica Hazards?
What Is Crystalline Silica?
What Is Respirable Crystalline Silica?
Crystalline Silica Activity
History of Silica Hazards
Silica-Related Diseases
Silicosis
Silicosis Types and Symptoms
Silicosis Activity
Who Is Exposed to Silica Hazards?
Impact of OSHA’s Respirable Crystalline Silica Rule
4. Pre-Drill Review 2
Pre-Drill Review
5. Types of Control Methods
Hazard Identification
Worksite Analysis
General Methods of Control
Wet Dust Suppression
Wet Methods: Freezing Temperatures
Wet Methods: Electrical Safety
Wet Methods Activity
Dust Collection Systems
VDC System Selection
Respiratory Protection
Respiratory Protection Program
Respirators and Assigned Protection Factor (APF)
Respiratory Fit Test
APF Respirators
Ventilated Booths
Fans
Hazardous equipment and operations
6. Pre-Drill Review 3
Pre-Drill Review
7. Common Equipment and Tasks
Control Methods for Common Equipment and Tasks
Stationary Masonry Saws
Handheld Power Saws (Any Blade Diameter)
Handheld and Stand-Mounted Drills
Jackhammers and Handheld Powered Chipping Tools
Wet Method Checklist Activity
Handheld Grinders for Uses Other Than Mortar Removal
Crushing Machines
Heavy Equipment and Utility Vehicles
Wet Method Checklist Activity
8. Pre-Drill Review 4
Pre-Drill Review
9. Employer Responsibilities
Employer Responsibilities under the Standard
Permissible Exposure Limit (Pel)
Exposure Assessment
Exposure Assessment Options
Additional Exposure Assessment
Regulated Areas
Methods of Compliance
Methods of Compliance : Written Exposure Control Plan
Respiratory Protection
Housekeeping
Medical Surveillance
Medical Surveillance: Initial Examination
Medical Surveillance: Periodic Examinations
Medical Surveillance Activity
Medical Surveillance: Information and Additional Exams
Communication of Hazards to Employees
Recordkeeping
10. Pre-Drill Review 5
Pre-Drill Review
11. Conclusion
Summary
OSHA’s On-Site Consultation Program
Review
References