A foundry’s silica sampling plan must be based on a thorough knowledge of industrial hygiene air-sampling methodologies, respirable crystalline silica behavior when airborne, specific characteristics of the metalcasting operations, and the pertinent OSHA requirements.

Now that manufacturers are required to comply fully with the OSHA General Industry Respirable Crystalline Silica Rule, foundries and other employers affected by the rule must carefully assess their compliance efforts.

Trent Blake, KERAMIDA's Director of Security, Health & Safety, explains more in the article he wrote for Foundry Management & Technology's Foundry Magazine published on June 1, 2018.

Read the article on Foundrymag.com, or download the PDF below.

If you have any questions regarding the OSHA Silica Rule and how it might apply to and impact your operations, or if you need any assistance in making sure you are compliant with OSHA's Silica Rule, please contact Trent Blake at tblake@keramida.com, cell 765-621-6124. 

Blog Author

Trent Blake, ASP
Director of Security, Health & Safety
KERAMIDA Inc.

Contact Trent at tblake@keramida.com