California board says yes to permanent standard on silica exposure

The ETS and Its Purpose

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has implemented the Exposure to Silica Standard (ETS) to safeguard workers from the dangers of respirable crystalline silica particles. This standard aims to reduce the risk of silicosis, a serious lung disease caused by prolonged exposure to silica dust. The ETS is a crucial step in protecting workers from this occupational hazard.

Key Components of the ETS

The ETS has several key components that are essential to its effectiveness:

Exposure Limits: The standard sets exposure limits for workers to ensure that they do not exceed safe levels of respirable crystalline silica particles.

The state’s silica exposure standard is set at 0.05 milligrams per cubic centimeter (mg/cm3) of air.

The Alarming Rise of Silicosis in California

Silicosis, a serious lung disease caused by inhaling silica particles, has been on the rise in California.

The state’s Office of Administrative Law has 30 working days to review – then approve or deny – the proposal.

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