Silica exposure controls usage in masonry and concrete trades: before and after enactment of the OSHA Silica Construction Rule (1926.1153)
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Construction Industry Respirable Crystalline Silica rule increased the use of dust control methods in concrete and masonry trades. This regulation has effectively changed practices for silica exposure control.
Area Of Science
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Industrial Hygiene
- Construction Management
Background
- The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Construction Industry Respirable Crystalline Silica rule (1926.1153) became effective in 2017.
- This regulation mandates specific silica exposure control methods for various construction tasks.
- The study assesses the impact of this rule on dust control method adoption.
Purpose Of The Study
- To examine the impact of the OSHA Construction Industry Respirable Crystalline Silica rule on the usage of dust control methods.
- To compare the frequency of control method usage before and after the rule's implementation.
Main Methods
- Telephone surveys were conducted in 2014 and 2021 with representatives from major concrete and masonry trade associations.
- Data on the frequency of use for 14 different dust mitigation strategies were collected using a 5-point Likert scale.
- Statistical analysis included Welch's t-test for quantitative data and Content Analysis for qualitative responses.
Main Results
- Significant increases in the usage of various dust control methods were observed post-regulation.
- Highly significant increases were noted for handheld saw dust capture, fiber-cement saw dust capture, handheld grinder dust capture, and impact and rotary hammer dust capture.
Conclusions
- The OSHA Construction Industry Respirable Crystalline Silica rule has demonstrated effectiveness in promoting the adoption of dust control measures.
- The findings provide evidence of a positive behavioral change in silica-exposed trades following the regulation.
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