NEW RESPIRABLE SILICA RULE POSES PROBLEMS FOR CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY.

The article presents an overview of the respirable crystalline silica rule released by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and to be implemented on June 23, 2017. Topics covered include the key provisions included in the rule, the benefits of implementing the respirable silica rule according to OSHA, and the different ways how construction companies can comply with the rule. It also discusses the concerns of safety professionals on the respirable silica rule.