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Contractors across North Carolina and South Carolina are preparing to address the new silica standards for construction issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The new standard was set to go into effect on September 23, but OSHA recently announced it would delay enforcement. What is the new silica standard for construction? The…
Construction firms in the Carolinas won’t have to take additional crystalline silica measures. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a delay in enforcement of the crystalline silica standard that applies to the construction industry. During this delay, OSHA will conduct additional outreach and provide educational materials and guidance for employers….
