What is Silica Dust?

Silica is a common mineral found in materials we use for roads, buildings, and sidewalks. Exposures to silica dust can occur when cutting, drilling or crushing concrete, brick, or stone.

Why Are New Standards Needed?

Strong evidence shows that exposure to silica dust at the current permissible limits can still lead to silicosis and lung cancer.

How Can Employers Comply?

OSHA’s Table 1 offers pre-determined solutions based on common construction site applications, offering the simplest, most effective methods to comply with the new standard.

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REQUIREMENTS	HOW HERC RENTALS CAN HELP
Create Written Exposure Control Plans	Herc Rentals can provide exposure control plan templates for the most common work site applications
Train Your Team	Contact your local Herc Rentals sales representative to lead hands-on equipment training with your team
Designate a Key Competent Person	Our training team can partner with your site supervisor to ensure they are fully aware of the new standard and its requirements
Keep Training Records	We’ll maintain written records of trainings that we complete for your team
Limit Housekeeping Practices	Sweeping can unnecessarily expose workers to silica dust. Herc Rentals has the vacuum systems needed to safely collect and contain dust.