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Manuals & Guides

Find resources pertaining to:

• CPWR and Industry Resources for Compliance (e.g. Table 1 , Medical Surveillance, Competent Persons)
• OSHA Guidance and Related Resources (e.g. Compliance guides, Enforcement guidance, Factsheets)
• Training Guides (e.g. Train-the-trainer, Modules)
• International Resources (e.g. United Kingdom, Canada)

CPWR and Industry Resources for Compliance

• Sep 25, 2018
  Table 1 - Equipment Names and Best Practice Tips - UPDATED CPWR
  

  A guide to provide best practice tips for using equipment on OSHA's Table 1: Specified Exposure Control Methods When Working With Materials Containing Crystalline Silica. Now updated with more tips and videos (including Spanish captions).

• Sep 04, 2018
  Silica Checklist Occupational Health Internship Program, UHB-CDPH, SBCTC of California, CPWR
  

  A checklist for silica-generating tasks for competent persons and others on-site. Includes a quick reference guide to Table 1.

• Oct 20, 2017
  Medical Monitoring Under the OSHA Silica Standard for the Construction Industry - Guide For Employers CPWR
  

  This guide is intended to help employers understand the medical monitoring requirements (paragraph (h)) in the OSHA silica standard for the construction industry (§1926.1153 Respirable Crystalline Silica), and set up the program for their employees.

• Oct 05, 2017
  Dimeo Construction Company's Table 1 for Silica Dimeo Construction Company
  

  A visualization of the silica standard's Table 1.

• Jul 18, 2017
  Understanding the new OSHA standards for Silica dust in the construction industry. (SPANISH) - Análisis de las nuevas normas de la OSHA sobre el polvo de sílice en la industria de la construcción. CPWR and nxtMOVE
  

  Spanish translation of a white paper to help the industry better understand and comply with the new OSHA standards for silica dust.

• May 30, 2017
  SDS Plus Rotary Hammer Drill Bits Information CPWR
  

  A quick guide on commercially available drill bit sizes for SDS Plus rotary hammers.

• Apr 28, 2017
  Clothes Cleaning Process NIOSH
  

  Instructional materials on implementing a safe, effective and economical method for removing dust from work clothes.

• Apr 21, 2017
  Understanding the new OSHA standards for Silica dust in the construction industry. CPWR and nxtMOVE
  

  A white paper to help the industry better understand and comply with the new OSHA standards for silica dust.

• Mar 11, 2015
  Best Practice Engineering Control Guidelines to Control Worker Exposure to Respirable Cyrstalline Silica during Asphalt Pavement Milling NIOSH
  

  Includes information on methods to control silica dust exposure during asphalt pavement milling.

• Mar 11, 2015
  Field Guide for Controlling Silica Dust Exposure on Asphalt Pavement Milling Machines CPWR & NAPA
  

  Includes information about methods to control silica dust on asphalt pavement milling machines.

• Mar 15, 2013
  Recommended Skills and Capabilities for Silica Competent Persons AIHA
  
• Aug 20, 2012
  Silicosis - Learn the Facts! Do you work in construction or do abrasive blasting? NIOSH
  

  Information on the health hazards, protecting yourself and your family, case studies, respiratory protection and references

OSHA Guidance and Related Resources

• Oct 10, 2018
  OSHA's preguntas frecuentes en la industria de la construcción (OSHA's FAQs for the Construction Industry - Spanish) OSHA
  

  OSHA's FAQs for the Construction Industry translated into Spanish. For the English version see OSHA's crystalline silica webpage: https://www.osha.gov/dsg/topics/silicacrystalline/construction_info_silica.html.

• Dec 15, 2017
  OSHA Fact Sheet: CONTROL OF SILICA DUST IN CONSTRUCTION Stationary Masonry Saws OSHA
  

  UPDATED Factsheet - includes information about methods to control silica dust when using a stationary masonry saw and respiratory protection to comply with Table 1 of the Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard for Construction.

• Dec 15, 2017
  OSHA Fact Sheet: CONTROL OF SILICA DUST IN CONSTRUCTION Handheld Power Saws OSHA
  

  UPDATED Factsheet - includes information about methods to control silica dust when using a handheld saw and respiratory protection to comply with Table 1 of the Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard for Construction.

• Dec 15, 2017
  OSHA Factsheet: CONTROL OF SILICA DUST IN CONSTRUCTION Walk-Behind Saws OSHA
  

  Includes information about methods to control silica dust when cutting masonry, concrete, stone, or other materials using walk-behind saws and respiratory protection to comply with Table 1 of the Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard for Construction.

• Dec 15, 2017
  OSHA Factsheet: CONTROL OF SILICA DUST IN CONSTRUCTION Drivable Saws OSHA
  

  Includes information about methods to control silica dust when cutting masonry, concrete, stone, or other materials using a drivable saw and respiratory protection to comply with Table 1 of the Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard for Construction.

• Dec 15, 2017
  OSHA Factsheet: CONTROL OF SILICA DUST IN CONSTRUCTION Rig-Mounted Core Saws or Drills OSHA
  

  Includes information about methods to control silica dust when cutting holes in concrete, masonry, or other materials using rig-mounted core saws or drills to comply with Table 1 of the Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard for Construction.

• Dec 15, 2017
  OSHA Fact Sheet: CONTROL OF SILICA DUST IN CONSTRUCTION Handheld and Stand-Mounted Drills OSHA
  

  UPDATED Factsheet - includes information about methods to control silica dust when using a rotary hammer and respiratory protection to comply with Table 1 of the Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard for Construction.

• Dec 15, 2017
  OSHA Factsheet: CONTROL OF SILICA DUST IN CONSTRUCTION Dowel Drilling Rigs for Concrete OSHA
  

  Includes information about methods to control silica dust when drilling holes in concrete using a dowel drilling rig and respiratory protection to comply with Table 1 of the Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard for Construction.

• Dec 15, 2017
  OSHA Fact Sheet: CONTROL OF SILICA DUST IN CONSTRUCTION Vehicle-Mounted Drilling Rigs for Rock and Concrete OSHA
  

  UPDATED Factsheet - includes information about methods to control silica dust when operating a vehicle mounted drilling rig and respiratory protection to comply with Table 1 of the Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard for Construction.

• Dec 15, 2017
  OSHA Fact Sheet: CONTROL OF SILICA DUST IN CONSTRUCTION Jackhammers or Handheld Powered Chipping Tools OSHA
  

  UPDATED Factsheet - includes information about methods to control silica dust when using a jackhammer and respiratory protection to comply with Table 1 of the Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard for Construction.

• Dec 15, 2017
  OSHA Fact Sheet: CONTROL OF SILICA DUST IN CONSTRUCTION Handheld Grinders for Mortar Removal (Tuckpointing) OSHA
  

  UPDATED Factsheet - includes information about methods to control silica dust when removing mortar using an angle grinder and respiratory protection to comply with Table 1 of the Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard for Construction.

• Dec 15, 2017
  OSHA Fact Sheet: CONTROL OF SILICA DUST IN CONSTRUCTION Handheld Grinders for Tasks Other Than Mortar Removal OSHA
  

  UPDATED Factsheet - includes information about three methods to control silica dust when using a hand operated grinder and respiratory protection to comply with Table 1 of the Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard for Construction.

• Dec 15, 2017
  OSHA Factsheet: CONTROL OF SILICA DUST IN CONSTRUCTION Walk-Behind Milling Machines and Floor Grinders OSHA
  

  Includes information about methods to control silica dust when milling or grinding concrete and other materials using walk-behind milling machines and floor grinders to comply with Table 1 of the Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard for Construction.

• Dec 15, 2017
  OSHA Factsheet: CONTROL OF SILICA DUST IN CONSTRUCTION Small Drivable Milling Machines (Less than Half Lane) OSHA
  

  Includes information about methods to control silica dust when milling asphalt pavement, concrete, and other materials using small drivable milling machines to comply with Table 1 of the Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard for Construction.

• Dec 15, 2017
  OSHA Factsheet: CONTROL OF SILICA DUST IN CONSTRUCTION Large Drivable Milling Machines (Half Lane and Larger) OSHA
  

  Includes information about methods to control silica dust when milling asphalt pavement, concrete, and other materials using large drivable milling machines to comply with Table 1 of the Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard for Construction.

• Dec 15, 2017
  OSHA Factsheet: CONTROL OF SILICA DUST IN CONSTRUCTION Crushing Machines OSHA
  

  Includes information about methods to control silica dust when using crushing machines to reduce the size of large rocks, concrete, or construction rubble to comply with Table 1 of the Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard for Construction.

• Dec 15, 2017
  OSHA Factsheet: CONTROL OF SILICA DUST IN CONSTRUCTION Heavy Equipment and Utility Vehicles Used During Demolition Activities OSHA
  

  Includes information about methods to control silica dust when demolishing, abrading, or fracturing using heavy equipment and respiratory protection to comply with Table 1 of the Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard for Construction.

• Dec 15, 2017
  OSHA Factsheet: CONTROL OF SILICA DUST IN CONSTRUCTION Heavy Equipment and Utility Vehicles Used for Grading and Excavating Tasks OSHA
  

  Includes information about methods to control silica dust when doing earthmoving tasks such as grading and excavating using heavy equipment and respiratory protection to comply with Table 1 of the Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard for Construction.

• Oct 20, 2017
  Interim Enforcement Guidance for the Respirable Crystalline Silica in Construction Standard, 29 CFR 1926.1153 OSHA
  

  OSHA's interim enforcement guidance for the respirable crystalline silica in construction standard. OSHA will fully enforce all appropriate provisions of the standard effective October 23, 2017.

• Nov 10, 2016
  Small Entity Compliance Guide for the Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard for Construction OSHA
  

  A guide intended to help small businesses understand and comply with OSHA's Respirable Silica Standard for Construction.

Training Guides

• Nov 17, 2017
  Train-the-Trainer Training Program - Complete Materials - Silica in Construction 2017 State Building & Construction Trades Council of California
  

  Curriculum for 2-day Train-the-Trainer course to train construction workers about respirable crystalline silica including: hazard recognition; health effects; control strategies; the 2016 federal silica standard. See below for individual course files.

• Nov 17, 2017
  Curriculum for Silica in Construction State Building & Construction Trades Council of California
  

  Curriculum for the Silica in Construction training program. For the full program see the Train-the-Trainer Training Program - Complete Materials - Silica in Construction 2017 above.

• Nov 17, 2017
  SPANISH Curriculum for Silica in Construction State Building & Construction Trades Council of California
  

  Curriculum in Spanish for the Silica in Construction training program. For the full program see the Train-the-Trainer Training Program - Complete Materials - Silica in Construction 2017 above.

• Nov 17, 2017
  Instructor Guide for Silica in Construction State Building & Construction Trades Council of California
  

  Instructor Guide for the Silica in Construction training program. For the full program see the Train-the-Trainer Training Program - Complete Materials - Silica in Construction 2017 above.

• Nov 17, 2017
  Presentation for Silica in Construction State Building & Construction Trades Council of California
  

  Presentation for the Silica in Construction training program. For the full program see the Train-the-Trainer Training Program - Complete Materials - Silica in Construction 2017 above.

• Nov 17, 2017
  SPANISH Presentation for Silica in Construction State Building & Construction Trades Council of California
  

  Presentation in Spanish for the Silica in Construction training program. For the full program see the Train-the-Trainer Training Program - Complete Materials - Silica in Construction 2017 above.

• Nov 17, 2017
  Jeopardy Review Game for Silica in Construction State Building & Construction Trades Council of California
  

  Jeopardy Review Game for the Silica in Construction training program. For the full program see the Train-the-Trainer Training Program - Complete Materials - Silica in Construction 2017 above.

• Nov 17, 2017
  SPANISH Jeopardy Review Game for Silica in Construction State Building & Construction Trades Council of California
  

  Jeopardy Review Game in Spanish for the Silica in Construction training program. For the full program see the Train-the-Trainer Training Program - Complete Materials - Silica in Construction 2017 above.

• Aug 20, 2012
  Cal OSHA Hazards of Silica in Construction etool: Who needs to be trained and what should you cover California Division of Occupational Safety and Health
  

  Training program outline including who should be trained, the health hazards, and controls

• Aug 20, 2012
  Roadway Safety Instructor Manual - Module 11 Laborers International Union, Laborers’ Health & Safety Fund, International Union of Operating Engineers, NAPA and ARTBA
  

  Instructor’s manual on health hazards, including silica, facing road workers. (See under Toolbox Talks and Handouts -- “Health Hazards Roadway Safety” and “Roadway Safety Awareness Programs: Trainee Booklet”).

• Aug 20, 2012
  Chipping the Barrel - Hazards of Cleaning Ready-Mixed Concrete Trucks International Brotherhood of Teamsters Safety and Health Department
  

  Section III – Respiratory Hazards addresses silica

International Resources

• Mar 22, 2016
  Construction Dust Health and Safety Executive (UK)
  

  This information sheet "tells employers what they need to know to prevent or adequately control construction dust risks. It also provides advice for safety representatives and workers

• Aug 06, 2013
  Controlling construction dust with on-tool extraction Health and Safety Executive (UK)
  

  “This information sheet gives guidance on choosing, using and maintaining on-tool extraction for controlling construction dust. It is mainly for managers and supervisors but is also useful for trade union safety representatives and workers.”

• Aug 20, 2012
  Cutting Precast Concrete Blocks Flags and Kerbs - Efficient Design and Managing the Risk Interpave : The Precast Concrete Paving and Kerb Association (United Kingdom)
  

  Guidelines to help eliminate silica hazards when engaging in these activities