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Read. Follow. Verify.Review of OSHA's Silica Exposure Standards
Record date · January 1, 2016
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What This Bill Does
This document is a transcript of a 2016 House Subcommittee hearing regarding new federal regulations on silica dust exposure in the workplace. The hearing featured testimony from industry representatives, labor health researchers, and legal experts regarding the impact and implementation of 's updated standards.
The hearing examined the implementation of 's 2016 silica rule, which set new limits on worker exposure to dust to prevent respiratory diseases like .
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Construction and Manufacturing Employers
These businesses must comply with new OSHA standards regarding silica dust monitoring and exposure controls.
Workers in high-exposure industries
These individuals are subject to new safety protocols intended to reduce their inhalation of crystalline silica.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on April 19, 2016, by the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
- The subject was the review of OSHA's updated standards regarding crystalline silica exposure.
- The hearing included testimony from four primary witnesses representing construction, manufacturing, and labor health research sectors.
- The record includes numerous supplemental submissions from industry associations, labor unions, and public health organizations.
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- The hearing addressed the balance between workplace safety regulations and the operational costs for businesses.
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