PHASE Associates' Ken Bickerton, CIH, CSP to present on OSHA's New Silica Standard


Hosted by A&M Industrial, this program is to
provide guidance on how OSHA's revised silica standard impacts your company. It's Thursday, July 27, 2017, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM at Galloping Hill Golf Course, Kenilworth, NJ.

Mr. Bickerton's discussion will focus on an overview of the hazards of silica. The second speaker, Michael Corbett, Acting Area Director, Marlton Area office, will discuss OSHA's requirements for employers & its timetable for implementation.

Lunch will follow the presentation. Seating is limited. To be part of this event, please RSVP: Maria Ferrara, Scott Heller or Ken Shilan.

OSHA has delayed enforcement of the respirable crystalline silica standard for construction until September 23, 2017. OSHA wants to conduct additional outreach and provide educational materials and guidance for employers. See the OSHA memorandum.

It is important to understand this new regulation. PHASE Associates is always available to answer any questions and concerns regarding silica. We can come onsite to your company to assess air containment exposure, evaluate engineering controls, conduct respirator fit testing and provide related safety and health training. Please contact Gary Schwartz or Ken Bickerton. They can also be reached at 973-597-0750.

IN THE NEWS

OSHA Creates New Silica Guide for Small Business

OSHA has released a Small Business Entity Guide for General Industry and Maritime to help small business comply with the new silica regulation. 

The guide breaks down the steps that employers are required to take to protect employees from hazards associated with silica exposure. These requirements include assessing work exposures, using engineering and work practice controls to keep exposures below a specified safety threshold, and offering medical exams. Enforcement of the final rule in general industry and maritime is scheduled to begin Jun 23, 2018. Please contact PHASE Associates for more information.
About PHASE Associates:

PHASE Associates offers a comprehensive range of environmental, health and safety services within Industrial Hygiene & Safety, Indoor Air Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Training, Construction & General Safety and Environmental Management/Hazardous Waste Operations. We customize a specific solution that is tailored specifically for you and your company.  
Please visit www.phaseassociate.com or contact us at 973-597-0750 and [email protected].
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