PPT-Silica 411 Assessing Silica Risk

Rick Supples Applied Improvement Technologies At the end of this presentation you will be able to State the difference between silicon silica silicates and silicone State the difference between crystalline and amorphous forms of silica. What is silica Silica is a natural substance found in most rocks sand and clay and in products such as bricks and concrete Silica is also used as filler in some plastics In the workplace these materials create dust when they are cut sanded carved et Wayne L Feyereisn MD FACP. Disclaimer. No financial disclosures. Research performed on personal time. References are based on peer reviewed journal articles except where noted. “What is needed “ section is authors conclusions based on the information presented. . Environmental Health, Safety and Risk Management. University of Alaska Fairbanks. December 2010. 1. Overview. Silica: crystalline vs. amorphous. Part I: Crystalline Silica . Health Hazards. Exposure Limits. Alaska. . Occupational Safety & Health . (AKOSH. ). Purpose of this training. Overall the . purpose of this training is to . provide you with information about . the serious health hazards of silica dust. David Rees. IPT silicosis . Clinical guidelines on IPT for patients with silicosis in South Africa . de Jager et al. Occupational Health Southern Africa, 2014. TST testing recommended. Increase in INH treatment to 36 months in some. Overview. History of the Silica Standard. Procedural Background. Publication of Final Rule. Legal Challenges to the Final Rule. Obligations under the Standard ….. When Must I Comply?. (k) . Dates. . . 29 CFR §1926.1153. Today’s agenda:. Communication of silica hazards to workers . OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), 29 CFR §1910.1200. Employee information and training. Health hazards. Tasks with respirable crystalline silica (RCS) exposure. LUNGS AT WORK . www.lungsatwork.org.uk . What causes silicosis?. silicon. silica. silicone. rcs. What causes silicosis?. silicon = Si, the element. silica . silicone. rcs. What causes silicosis?. silicon = Si, the element. for Construction. Outline. What type of silica are we talking about?. Where do we find it and who does it impact?. What are the health effects?. What does the new standard require?. How do we best control the dust?. Western Michigan Industrial Hygiene Society (WMIHS). November 1, 2016. ________________________________________________. Presented by . Matt . Macomber. , MIOSHA Senior Industrial Hygienist, GISHD. and . Define occupational safety and health. Provide background on what silica is and where it is present. Discuss where and how exposure to silica occurs. Describe the health effects related to silica. Discuss how you measure it. January, 2018. Personal Safety Division. Opening Points. This presentation contains an overview of general information and should not be relied upon to make specific decisions. Completing this program does not certify proficiency in safety and health. . Presented by : Mat M. Matsumune, CSP. Safety Managers / Coordinators / Directors, etc.?. HR-related?. Other? (What?). 2. 3. 4. Agenda. 5. Confined Space – What is it?. Silica. Do they affect you?.