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OSHA corrects typographical errors in its respirable crystalline silica rule On September 1, 2016 the Occupational Safety and Health Administration…
OSHA corrects typographical errors in its respirable crystalline silica rule
On September 1, 2016 the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a final rule correcting typographical errors in its respirable crystalline silica rule. The corrections change the formulas for the permissible exposure limits (PELs) that existed prior to OSHA’s new silica rule.
The existing PELs apply only to operations that are not covered by the new standards and covered industries during the time between the publication of the silica rule and the compliance dates listed in the final rule. These existing PELs will also continue to apply in the case of a regulatory delay, stay, or partial or full invalidation in a court challenge.
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OSHA, Final rule, correcting amendment, Occupational exposure to respirable crystalline silica, 81 FR 60272, September 1, 2016 Red-on-line, Jason Loh, “OSHA finalizes its crystalline silica exposure rule” March 25, 2016 Did you find this article helpful? Here are a few more you may also find useful: Two Interpretations of OSHA’s Recordkeeping Requirements (US) OSHA Changes Policy on Covered Concentrations of Chemicals (US)Our EHS experts are on hand to answer any questions you have.
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