FEDERALhearing transcript

Review of OSHA's Silica Exposure Standards

Original title: REVIEWING RECENT CHANGES TO OSHA'S SILICA STANDARDS

January 1, 2016

OSHA workplace safety silica exposure occupational health labor regulations

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The Frame

What this does

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 is mentioned in the record

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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.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2016.

What's next

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Summary

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.

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.
The hearing addressed the balance between workplace safety regulations and the operational costs for businesses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of OSHA's silica standards?

The standards are designed to limit worker exposure to respirable , which can cause serious respiratory diseases such as .

Who testified at this hearing?

Witnesses included representatives from the construction industry, manufacturing, labor health research, and legal counsel specializing in workplace safety.

Why It Matters

The hearing examined the implementation of 's 2016 silica rule, which set new limits on worker exposure to dust to prevent respiratory diseases like .

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Discoveries

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Regulatory Review

The hearing highlights the legislative oversight process used to challenge or review new federal agency rules shortly after their implementation.

OSHA Subcommittee on Workforce Protections

Connected Entities

personJanis Herschkowitz“CEO of PRL Inc.”Map →

personHenry Chajet“Shareholder at Jackson Lewis P.C.”Map →

personTim Walberg“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections”Map →

organizationOSHA“Occupational Safety and Health Administration”Map →

personEd Brady“President of Brady Homes of Illinois”Map →

personJames Melius“Director of Research, Laborers' Health and Safety Fund of North America”Map →

personFrederica S. Wilson“Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections”Map →

Sources

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