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The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has approved a new emergency temporary standard to safeguard workers from silicosis. The standard went into effect on Dec. 29, 2023 and aims to provide all California workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica, other than those employed in construction or agricultural operations, with more protection in high-exposure areas. Read more in this AIHA article. https://lnkd.in/evwzMxWA

Effective December 29, 2023, Cal/OSHA adopted a new Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) addressing respirable crystalline silica for General Industry; it covers crucial areas like exposure monitoring, respirator usage, hazard control plans, housekeeping measures, and reporting requirements. Unsure what the ETS updates mean for you? We've got you covered. FACS experts Michelle Rosales, MPH, CIH, Dave Kahane, MPH, CIH, FAIHA, and David Brinkerhoff, CIH, have compiled the most notable updates from the ETS and put them into our most recent blog, "Respirable Crystalline Silica Regulations – Cal/OSHA Adopts Emergency Temporary Standard for General Industry." Click the link below to read the full article. #OSHA #WorkerSafety #PublicHealth #Silica #ExposureMonitoring https://lnkd.in/eJRmYBwq

In a significant move to address the health hazards associated with respirable crystalline silica (RCS), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has introduced a new National Emphasis Program (NEP). We’ll explore the key aspects of OSHA’s latest initiative and its implications for businesses in various industries. https://lnkd.in/ebZPuFHQ #safety #osha

Protecting workers from crystalline silica exposure in the engineered stone industry will be the topic of an OSHA webinar on March 14. Learn more about this free webinar in Safety+Health's article.

Correct Answer: B! The threshold value for toxic substances at which minimal protective actions are required to prevent adverse health effects, involves nuanced knowledge of safety measures and regulatory guidelines that govern hazardous material handling and exposure. Professionals in the field would need to be familiar with various levels and thresholds defined by regulatory agencies like OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and their implications for health and safety practices.

❌The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced that safety investigators found a brick manufacturer exposed workers to silica respiratory hazards that have the potential to lead to lung cancer, silicosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and kidney disease. According to the DOL, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited the clay brick manufacturer with 11 serious citations and proposed penalties of over $212,000. OSHA claims about 2.3 million people in the U.S. are exposed to silica at work. To protect workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica, OSHA has issued two respirable crystalline silica standards. There is one for construction, and the other is for general industry and maritime. As this case illustrates, the penalties can be costly for employers that are alleged to have not protected their workforce. Read more: https://hubs.la/Q02yF1pc0 #ACI #b2bsales #silica #jetblacksafety #oshacompliant #OSHA #industrial #manufacturing #dust #personnelcleaning #dustremoval #aircontrol #safety

#Didyouknow? There were 2,268 deaths from mesothelioma in 2021 (a cancer that is associated with asbestos exposure). Trade unions use the stark figure that for every workplace death in the UK, there are 17 deaths from mesothelioma. A few reasons why asbestos awareness training is crucial: 🔹 Protect your health: Learn how to identify asbestos and take proper safety measures. 🔹 Stay compliant: Many industries require this training to meet safety standards. 🔹 Prevent accidents: Knowing what to do could save lives. 🔹 Create a safer workplace: Educated teams are less likely to expose others. Please see the link to our online Asbestos Awareness Training Course helping you achieve the above and more - https://lnkd.in/eC7C26ij #HealthandSafety #AsbestosAwareness #Training #HR #AccidentPrevention #Complant #IndustryStandards #Construction #PPE

According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), workplace exposure to hazardous substances poses a significant threat to occupational health, with potential long-term consequences. Fume hoods, by design, address this concern by providing a controlled environment that effectively contains and exhausts harmful fumes, thereby minimizing the risk of exposure. The selection of an appropriate fume hood becomes a critical aspect of laboratory safety protocols. This process involves a meticulous assessment of the laboratory's specific requirements, taking into account the types and quantities of chemicals used, as well as the potential hazards associated with specific experimental procedures. Let’s explore the how-to’s of choosing the proper fume hood for your lab: https://lnkd.in/d8JJSnbC www.gdwaldner.com #GDWaldner #scientificbreakthrough #Experiments  #FumeHood #Laboratory WALDNER Group

This British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) asbestos webinar on the EU action to lower the OEL may be of interest to others outside the EU. It examines analytical limits of the 0.01 f/cc. This aspect is translatable to other jurisdictions such as US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) TSCA asbestos regulation, an issue being followed by the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA). https://lnkd.in/gYXbkK-D

The official position of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is that even permissible exposure limits under U.S. regulations are not enough to prevent or protect against asbestos-related cancers, including mesothelioma. Today, safety advocates believe even very low levels of exposure to asbestos dust or particles may be enough to cause cancer. The exposure event has been documented to be as short as 1-3 months. Meanwhile, the incubation period for the disease is almost always at least 15 years and reaches its peak at between 30 and 40 years. Consequently, many patients who were exposed as young adults may not be diagnosed with mesothelioma until they are retired. This lag time has resulted in an unknown number of patients each year who never make a connection between this deadly disease and their asbestos exposure. In many cases, a company that permitted an employee to be exposed to asbestos either knew or should have known of the risks. Such risks have been known since the early 1900s. Yet asbestos has continued to be used in many products, including insulation, floor products, roof shingles, cement, brake linings, and textiles. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3O2RZck