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OSHA began enforcing its new 1926.1153 Respirable Crystalline Silica (RSC) in Construction standard yesterday, October 23, after a month delay. Contact us to find out if you are exempt, or for assistance with updating your safety programs, creating your silica exposure control plan, and silica safety training.

Maryland has not yet adopted the new silica standard, but is expected to within a year.

SILICA STANDARD CHECKLIST

□ Train Affected Employees

□ Create Silica Exposure Control Plan

□ Designate Competent Person

□ Update Safety Programs

□ Hazard Communication Program

□ Respiratory Protection Program

□ Housekeeping/Recordkeeping

□ Maintain Assessment Data

□ Maintain Employee Medical Records

□ Provide Medical Screenings (delayed)

SILICA STANDARD DOCUMENTS


New for 2017: Fall Protection 24-Hour Competent Person, designed for those in leadership positions supervising others working in elevated areas, meeting US Army Corps of Engineers EM385 & Z359 standards.

DATE: 10/25 to 10/27/2017

TIME: 8 AM to 4 PM

HOURS: 24 (3-day course)

COST: $800/person

TOPICS:

  1. OSHA’s 29CFR1926 Subpart M,

  2. OSHA’s 29CFR1910 Subpart D,

  3. USACE EM385-1-1 Regulations,

  4. ANSI Z359 & A10 Standards,

  5. Fall Program Requirements,

  6. Fall Hazard Evaluations,

  7. Methods of Compliance,

  8. Personal Fall Arrest Systems,

  9. Vertical & Horizontal Systems,

  10. Guardrails,

  11. Training Requirements.

Cards & Certification Provided

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