PPT-Review of 1926.1153: OSHA’s Silica Standard

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. Its Implications for the Oil & Gas Industry. Jeffrey Jackson and Chris Schlag. 1. Objectives. Defining the silica exposure. Overview of OSHA’s Current Regulatory Framework. Examination of OSHA’s Proposed Silica Regulations. 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. Compliance Assistance. Permian Basin STEPS. Respirable Silica Exposure in Hydraulic Fracturing. Introduction. Hydraulic Fracturing used to stimulate well production in the oil and gas industry.. . Its Implications for the Oil & Gas Industry. Jeffrey Jackson and Chris Schlag. 1. Objectives. Defining the silica exposure. Overview of OSHA’s Current Regulatory Framework. Examination of OSHA’s Proposed Silica Regulations. 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. Items that will impact Everyone. Qualified Signalperson. Qualified person means a person who, by possession of a recognized . degree, . certificate. , or professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training . Severe Injury Reporting. Effective January 1, 2015. Eric Christensen, M.S. . Safety & Occupational Health Specialist. San Diego Area Office. Severe Injury Reporting Program. As of January 1, 2015:. OSHA . Crystalline Silica Standard . 29 CFR 1926.1153 . Construction Standards . Rule . adopted by Virginia in December . 2016. Lowered the Permissible Exposure Limit from 250 . ug. /m3 to 50 . ug. /m3). 2013. Introduction & Basic Requirements. Disclaimer/Usage Notes. This material was produced under grant number.  . SH-23530-12-60-F-51.  from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. Photos shown in this presentation may depict situations that are not in compliance with applicable OSHA requirements. . Top 10 OSHA Violations . Agenda. What to expect when OSHA shows . up. What . your options are if you receive OSHA . citations. OSHA’s . 2017 top 10 most frequently . cited . violations. What to Expect When OSHA Shows Up. Its Implications for the Oil & Gas Industry. Jeffrey Jackson and Chris Schlag. 1. Objectives. Defining the silica exposure. Overview of OSHA’s Current Regulatory Framework. Examination of OSHA’s Proposed Silica Regulations. First Revision to Part 1904 Severe Injury Reporting Effective January 1, 2015 Eric Christensen, M.S. Safety & Occupational Health Specialist San Diego Area Office Severe Injury Reporting Program 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?.