On June 23, 2018, the oil and gas industry was required to be in compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) new standards for respirable crystalline silica. The standard was created to combat crystalline silica exposure at general industry and maritime operations, which can cause adverse health effects to employees who are exposed.
The PESA Environmental Policy Committee will host a webinar on January 22 to review the basics of the standard and take an in-depth look at key sections and definitions within it. Following the presentation, there will be a Q&A session and discussion. Registration is open to Members and non-members.
If you have any questions or would like more information on the webinar, please contact Michael Edwards, Director Government Affairs.
RESOURCES
2018 Webinar Recording
Webinar Presentation by Michael Seymour
Silica Exposure Video
OSHA Silica Dust Standard
Silica Hazard Alert
Worker Exposure to Silica During Hydraulic Fracturing
OSHA Silica Rule Overview
Interim Enforcement Guidance for the Respirable Crystalline Silica in Construction Standard
CDC Silica Report
More Silica Resources
