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Silica

Silica Train-the-Trainer

Silica Train-the-Trainer

The MCAA’s Silica Train-the-Trainer Course trains a key employee to train other employees to be a competent person.


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Silica Train-the-Trainer-Renewal

Silica Train-the-Trainer Renewal

Is your training expiring? Select this course to retrain your key employee. Training lasts for another two years.


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Silica Questions and Answers

Silica Q&A

We have heard a lot of questions about the pending change to the silica rule. Below are some answers to those questions.


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Silica Exposure Policy

Silica Exposure Control Plan

Create a Respirable Silica Exposure Safety Policy for your job site. All mason contractors are required to have a policy on every job site.


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OSHA's Rule on Crystalline Silica: Training on What You Need to Know

Employee Training

This video will cover what your employees need to know about OSHA's silica rule and answer questions.


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Silica Train-the-Trainer

Position Paper

The masonry industry urges Congress to ensure that OSHA's regulatory focus is not swayed by bad science.


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OSHA’s New Final Rule on Crystalline Silica: What you Need to Know!

Safety Forum

This webinar will examine the new rule and help contractors understand and meet their compliance obligations.


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Silica Train the Trainer (New and Renewal)

Silica Train the Trainer (New and Renewal)

Our Silica Train the Trainer Courses will be held at World of Concrete 2022. Full story

OSHA Announces Revised Silica Emphasis Program

OSHA Announces Revised Silica Emphasis Program

Through a combination of enforcement and outreach, OSHA hopes to make employers more aware of the issue in order to protect their workers from the serious health effects associated with work-related exposure to respirable crystalline silica. Full story

New Data on OSHA Enforcement of Silica Exposure Standard

New Data on OSHA Enforcement of Silica Exposure Standard

It’s been over two years since OSHA issued its final rule on respirable crystalline silica exposure. It still remains one of the most significant health standards issued by the Agency, and continues to influence construction. Full story

Silica Safety

Silica Safety

Get the resources you need to comply with OSHA's Silica Rule when you join the MCAA. Full story

Contractors and the OSHA Silica Rule

Contractors and the OSHA Silica Rule

MASONRY spoke with Jerry Painter to get insight into OSHA’s silica rule and how mason contractors are dealing with it two years after implementation. Full story

Silica Exposure Control Plan

Silica Exposure Control Plan

Create a Respirable Silica Exposure Safety Policy for your job site. All mason contractors are required to have a policy on every job site. Full story

An Important Update on Silica

An Important Update on Silica

We have learned that OSHA will be releasing approximately 300 questions and answers regarding the silica rule. Full story

OSHA’s Respirable Crystalline Silica Rule: Time to Be Prepared!

OSHA’s Respirable Crystalline Silica Rule: Time to Be Prepared!

It’s been eight months since the implementation of OSHA’s Respirable Crystalline Silica Rule. You don’t want to miss this update. Full story

DC Circuit Court Rules Against Coalition on Silica

DC Circuit Court Rules Against Coalition on Silica

The MCAA has just learned that the DC Circuit Court has made its decision regarding the silica court challenge. Full story

Silica Rule Full Implementation Begins October 23

Silica Rule Full Implementation Begins October 23

OSHA will begin full implementation of their new silica rule on Monday, October 23, 2017. At that time, the soft roll out will end and companies will need to be in full compliance of the rule. Full story

Urgent Silica Update

Urgent Silica Update

We've just received word last night that there is a modified roll out for the new silica rule that begins enforcement on Saturday this week. Full story

Urgent Silica Alert

Urgent Silica Alert

As you may know we have been working to try to come to a resolution on the final silica rule. Full story

Silica 101: Compliance Education

Silica 101: Compliance Education

This is the second half of the two-part series focusing on the equipment and processes to help you stay in compliance with the new silica rule. Full story

Silica Alert - Amendment Opportunity Missed

Silica Alert - Amendment Opportunity Missed

Thank you for all your great work over the past week to contact Members of Congress. Full story

Silica 101: Tool Innovation and Compliance

Silica 101: Tool Innovation and Compliance

Check out part one of a two-part series focusing on preparing you for the new silica regulation. Read up on the new tool innovations that will help you stay in compliance with the silica rule. Full story

What Industry Professionals Think About the Upcoming Silica Rule

What Industry Professionals Think About the Upcoming Silica Rule

MASONRY Magazine compiled thoughts from contractors, business owners and other influential members of the industry about the upcoming silica rule. Full story

OSHA’s Respirable Crystalline Silica Rule: What You Need To Know!

OSHA’s Respirable Crystalline Silica Rule: What You Need To Know!

Brad Hammock of Jackson Lewis recaps everything important that you need to know about the silica rule. Full story

Silica, Are You Ready?

Silica, Are You Ready?

The new silica rule will begin to be implemented on September 23, 2017 for the construction industry. Many have asked if we feel there will be another delay - the answer is no. Full story

OSHA Grants 90-day Stay on Enforcement of Silica Rule

OSHA Grants 90-day Stay on Enforcement of Silica Rule

OSHA has granted a 90-day stay on enforcement of the new silica rule. The following is a statement from the MCAA coalition that requested a stay. Full story

Silica Questions and Answers

Silica Questions and Answers

We have heard a lot of questions about the pending change to the silica rule. Below are some answers to those questions. Full story

Executive Orders Have No Impact on the Pending Silica Rule

Executive Orders Have No Impact on the Pending Silica Rule

The Executive Orders recently signed by President Trump have no impact on the pending silica rule. Full story

Cal/OSHA to Adopt Federal Silica Standard

Cal/OSHA to Adopt Federal Silica Standard

On August 18, Cal/OSHA will hold a public hearing in Walnut Creek to hear comments on its intention to adopt the federal silica standard. Full story

Silica rule released

Silica rule released

The new silica rule was recently released from OSHA. As expected, the rule was not a workable solution for the issue of silicosis. Full story

Construction industry groups file suit over OSHA silica rule

Construction industry groups file suit over OSHA silica rule

Eight construction industry organizations filed a petition for review of the final crystalline silica rule by OSHA with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Full story

Construction industry voices concerns with silica rule

Construction industry voices concerns with silica rule

The Construction Industry Safety Coalition (CISC) has concerns with the final rule on respirable crystalline silica released today by OSHA. Full story

US Labor Department announces final rule to improve U.S. workers’ protection from the dangers of ‘respirable’ silica dust

US Labor Department announces final rule to improve U.S. workers’ protection from the dangers of ‘respirable’ silica dust

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration today announced a final rule to improve protections for workers exposed to respirable silica dust. Full story

Final silica rule released

Final silica rule released

The new silica rule was rolled out this morning by OSHA. Our initial take is mixed. There are changes to the rule and some seem positive. Full story

Resources

Additional Resources

Construction Industry Safety Coalition (CISC)

The Construction Industry Safety Coalition (CISC) is made up of 25 trade associations, representing all sectors of the construction industry.

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