OSHA’s Silica Rule Enforcement
Sun, Oct 22, 2017
On September 23, 2017, the Respirable Crystalline Silica construction standard, 29 CFR § 1926.1153, went into enforcement. The standard establishes a new eight-hour time-weighted average (TWA) Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 50 μg/m3 an a... Read More
OSHA’s Respirable Crystalline Silica Rule
Sat, Apr 22, 2017
Tyler Allwood, Eagle Roofing Products, Director of Technical Services
The stated purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Act is “to assure so far as possible every working man and woman in the Nation safe and healthful working conditions... Read More
March is National Ladder Safety Month
Tue, Mar 28, 2017
Every step matters: From step stools to extensionladders, make sure you’re putting the right footforward.
Every year over 300 people die in ladder-related accidents, and thousands suffer disabling injuries. Mark your calendar to join the Ameri... Read More
OSHA Workplace Injuries and Illness Final Rule
Thu, Oct 27, 2016
Why is OSHA issuing this Rule?
This simple change in OSHA's rulemaking requirements will improve safety for workers across the country. One important reason stems from our understanding of human behavior and motivation. Behavioral economics tells us... Read More
OSHA’s Silica Regulations by the End of this Administration
Fri, Mar 25, 2016
Richard K. Olson, President & Technical Director, Tile Roofing Institute
As reported previously, the current administration is pushing their efforts to implement the new draft OSHA regulations that will cut the allowable silica Permissible Expos... Read More
