U.S. Department of Labor Issues Guidance to Ensure Uniform Enforcement of Silica Standards
WASHINGTON, DC — The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently issued a compliance directive designed to ensure uniformity in inspection and enforcement procedures when addressing respirable crystalline silica exposures in general industry, maritime, and construction.
The new directive provides OSHA compliance safety and health officers with guidance on how to enforce the silica standards’ requirements, including: