Greetings,
Federal OSHA is looking at potential changes to their Silica regulations, which could possibly have a future positive effect for the California regulations. They are looking at making additions to the tools, or processes being used under Table 1 tasks. We have long advocated for more options to use water or vacuum tools, or other developing technologies, under Table 1.
It appears that more time is needed for national manufacturers and associations to prepare the data and rationale Fed/OSHA is looking for.
Most are asking for a 60 day extension for providing comments, after the deadline of tomorrow, Tuesday, October 15.
Exchange Members are are encouraged to go online and request a 60 day extension to submit comments, before midnight Eastern time tomorrow.
You can do so by clicking the link here: https://www.regulations.gov/docket?D=OSHA-2010-0034
You can see more of the regulatory information here: https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=OSHA-2010-0034-4254
For more information or guidance Please feel free to contact :
Damon R. Conklin Director of Government Affairs Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange Telephone: 916.442.8991 . Email: dconklin@srbx.org