By Brent I. Clark, Adam R. Young, A. Scott Hecker, Ilana R. Morady, and Craig B. Simonsen
Seyfarth Synopsis: We recently blogged that Silica is the New Asbestos: New OSHA Regional Emphasis Program Will Target Respirable Silica Hazards in Six States. Now the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has launched an enforcement initiative
Continue Reading MSHA Launches Enforcement Initiative To Protect Miners From Overexposure To Respirable Crystalline Silica
By Brent I. Clark, James L. Curtis, Adam R. Young, Patrick D. Joyce, and Craig B. Simonsen
Seyfarth Synopsis: OSHA has developed a new Regional Emphasis Program (REP) to identify and reduce hazards in the cut stone and stone products industry, which OSHA alleges to have the highest documented overexposures to respirable crystalline silica in the
Continue Reading Silica is the New Asbestos: New OSHA Regional Emphasis Program Will Target Respirable Silica Hazards in Six States
By Brent I. Clark, James L. Curtis, Benjamin D. Briggs, and Craig B. Simonsen
Seyfarth Synopsis: OSHA has recently issued a Frequently Asked Questions for General Industry for the Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard.
We had noted previously in the blog that most of the provisions of the Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard for General Industry and Maritime,
Continue Reading OSHA Issues FAQs for General Industry for Crystalline Silica Standard
By James L. Curtis, Patrick D. Joyce, and Craig B. Simonsen
Seyfarth Synopsis: OSHA has just released a Memorandum on the Enforcement Launch for the Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard in General Industry and Maritime rules.
In its June 7, 2018 Memorandum about the new Crystalline Silica Standard OSHA states that it will shortly issue interim enforcement guidance
Continue Reading OSHA Enforcement Memo for Crystalline Silica Standard in General Industry and Maritime
By Brent I. Clark, James L. Curtis, Patrick D. Joyce, Adam R. Young, and Craig B. Simonsen
Seyfarth Synopsis: OSHA has just released several fact sheets applicable to industries regulated under the Crystalline Silica Standards in Construction Rule.
OSHA has recently released several silica dust fact sheets, including Controlling Silica Dust in Construction – Crushing Machines
Continue Reading OSHA Publishes Crystalline Silica Standards Rule Fact Sheets for Construction
By James L. Curtis and Craig B. Simonsen
Seyfarth Synopsis: In a win for labor, the DC Circuit Court of Appeals orders the remand of the Crystalline Silica Standard for Construction and General Industry (Silica Rule) for OSHA to explain its decision to omit medical removal protections.
In a decision this morning, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the
Continue Reading Circuit Court Finds OSHA Failed to Adequately Explain the Crystalline Silica Standards Rule
By Brent I. Clark, Ilana R. Morady, and Craig B. Simonsen
Seyfarth Synopsis: President Trump’s selection for Administrator at MSHA has been confirmed this week by the Senate.
In a 52-46 vote, David G. Zatezalo, of West Virginia, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate this week, on November 15, 2017, to be Assistant Secretary of Labor
Continue Reading Senate Confirms Trump Selection for MSHA
By Brent I. Clark, Adam R. Young, and Craig B. Simonsen
Seyfarth Synopsis: OSHA has recently published “Small Entity Compliance” Guides for the new Crystalline Silica Standard for Construction and General Industry.
OSHA recently released small entity compliance guides for both construction and general industry. See Small Entity Compliance Guide for the Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard in Construction
Continue Reading OSHA Publishes “Small Entity Compliance” Guides for the Crystalline Silica Standards
By Patrick D. Joyce and Craig B. Simonsen
Seyfarth Synopsis: OSHA announced a thirty day phase-in for enforcement of the Crystalline Silica Standard for Construction under 29 CFR 1926.1153. The new rule will be fully effective by Monday, October 23, 2017.
OSHA’s new crystalline silica rule is wide-reaching and, for that reason, the rulemaking has been contentious. We have
Continue Reading OSHA Adopts 30-Day “Phase-In” of Enforcement of Crystalline Silica Standard for Construction
By Brent I. Clark and Craig B. Simonsen
Seyfarth Synopsis: OSHA has just announced a three month delay of enforcement of the Crystalline Silica Standard for Construction under 29 CFR 1926.1153.
Crystalline silica is a staple of our modern society. OSHA notes that it’s a common mineral that is found in many naturally occurring materials, and used in many
Continue Reading OSHA Delays Enforcement of Crystalline Silica Standard for Construction