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OSHA seeks construction industry input on expanding silica Table 1 compliance
Almost two years after enforcing tougher federal rules to reduce construction workersâ exposure to silica dust, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is considering comments to expand its Table 1 compliance standards, which could make it easier for construction firms to comply. The Table 1 standards outline actions to reduce silica dust exposure for specific [âŚ]
August 27, 2019
Safety
Still confused about silica rules? These new OSHA videos, tools should help clear the air
Videos on the OSHA website demonstrate how to comply with Table 1 standards while using certain devices. Check them out here on Equipment World.
August 23, 2018
Construction Equipment
Milwaukeeâs new drill dust box cleans dust extractor filters with touch of a button
The dust box works on the companyâs M12 Universal HAMMERVAC Dust Extractor and its M18 Dedicated HAMMERVAC. Details here on Equipment World.
June 1, 2018
Safety
OSHA silica rules boost dust vac sales as contractors âtool upâ to comply
Tool manufacturers have seen a big boost in sales on products designed to meet recent federal regulations to reduce workersâ exposure to crystalline silica dust. And solutions that involve a vacuum attached to the tool to extract dust appear to be leading the charge. âDemand in the market has skyrocketed,â Eric Hollister, Hilti senior director [âŚ]
March 6, 2018
Safety
Challenges continue as new dust-control rules take effect for construction industry
Construction companies are now required to reduce respirable crystalline silica dust on work sites by 80 percent, on average during an eight-hour shift, following new federal regulations that took effect Sept. 23. While less than a week in effect, the rules face a challenge before the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals as attorneys for the [âŚ]
September 27, 2017
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