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30 Οκτ 2024 · Employers must comply with multiple regulations, including COSHH and CDM, to control silica dust risks. Risk assessments and implementing the hierarchy of controls are critical for managing exposure. Training, information and health surveillance help protect workers from the long-term effects of silica dust exposure.
13 Φεβ 2024 · Under the OSHA Respirable Crystalline Silica Rule, employers are responsible for ensuring workers are protected from silica. This includes controlling dust levels below the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 50 µg/m 3 (micrograms of silica per cubic meter of air) as an 8-hour time weighted average.
6 Σεπ 2024 · Those who develop silicosis from exposure to silica dust due to current or former employers failing to comply with their legal duties to protect a person's health and safety at work, then they may be able to pursue a personal injury claim against the employer.
4 Σεπ 2024 · In June 2024, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) published its final ruling for Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) dust exposure.
Silica dust. What it is, who is at risk and how to protect workers. Anyone working at a construction site or quarry will be exposed to dust from wood or stone. They can breathe in this dust, known as silica. Find out why this is harmful, along with advice on how to manage exposure. Facts about silica dust.
19 Ιουν 2024 · Safe Work Australia has published amendments to the model Work Health and Safety (WHS) regulations which will strengthen protections for workers at risk of exposure to silica dust across all industries, including building and construction.
20 Σεπ 2024 · From September 2024, businesses involved in the handling or processing of materials containing at least 1% crystalline silica must adhere to stricter safety regulations. These include: Controlled Processing of All Crystalline Silica Substances.
