OSHA's New Silica Rule Stirs Controversy

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If the new rules stand, workers would have to be protected from respirable silica when levels measure above the 50 micro grams per cubic meter threshold. Opposition to the proposed requirements is growing. The American Subcontractors Association considers the OSHA proposal "confusing and burdensome." And the National Association of Home Builders has issued a statement objecting to the "one-size-fits-all measure" that suggests the new OSHA ruling could affect how roofers cut asphalt shingles. However, it is not immediately clear that cutting shingles would be included under the new rules. OSHA clearly directs the ruling at "operations involving cutting, sawing, drilling, and crushing of concrete, brick, block and other stone products and in operations using sand products, such as in glass manufacturing, foundries and sand blasting."
The ASA and NAHB have joined nine other builder trade associations opposing the new rule, while labor unions are lining up to support it.

(From RCASF Newsletter)
Trenton H. Cotney
Florida Bar Certified Construction Lawyer
Trent Cotney, P.A.
1211 N Franklin St
Tampa, FL 33602

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