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OSHA Silica Dust Exposure Control in Construction Audit Checklist

A detailed checklist for auditing silica dust exposure control measures and practices on construction sites to ensure compliance with OSHA standards and maintain worker health and safety when working with silica-containing materials.

OSHA Silica Dust Exposure Control in Construction Audit Checklist

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About This Checklist

Protect your construction workers from the dangers of silica dust exposure with our comprehensive OSHA Silica Dust Exposure Control in Construction Audit Checklist. Respirable crystalline silica poses significant health risks, including silicosis and lung cancer. This checklist is designed to help construction managers, safety officers, and competent persons conduct thorough audits of silica dust control measures and practices. By systematically addressing key areas of silica exposure control, this checklist helps prevent silica-related illnesses, ensures proper implementation of control measures, and promotes compliance with OSHA's Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard for Construction.

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Industry

Construction

Standard

OSHA 1926.1153 - Crystalline Silica Standard

Workspaces

Construction site

Occupations

Safety Officer
Construction Manager
Site Supervisor
Industrial Hygienist
Competent Person for Silica
1
Are appropriate engineering controls in place to manage silica dust?
2
Is appropriate respiratory protection provided and used by workers?
3
How often are exposure assessments conducted?
4
Is there a medical surveillance program in place for workers exposed to silica?
5
What is the current level of respirable crystalline silica in the air (measured in µg/m³)?
Min: 0
Target: 50
Max: 100
6
Are effective dust suppression techniques being utilized on the site?
7
What training has been provided to workers regarding silica exposure?
8
What percentage of workers are monitored for silica exposure?
Min: 0
Target: 100
Max: 100
9
Is personal protective equipment (PPE) readily available to workers?
10
Describe the procedures for reporting silica-related incidents.
11
Has a recent risk assessment for silica exposure been completed?
12
What control measures are documented to mitigate silica exposure?
13
When was the last training session on silica safety conducted?
14
How often is air monitoring for silica conducted?
Min: 1
Target: Monthly
Max: 12
15
Is there an emergency response plan for silica-related incidents?
16
Are proper hygiene practices implemented at the worksite to control silica exposure?
17
What is the current level of silica exposure measured against the permissible limit (in µg/m³)?
Min: 0
Target: 50
Max: 250
18
Is there an annual review of the silica control plan conducted?
19
Describe the mechanism in place for workers to provide feedback on silica safety practices.
20
When was the last compliance audit regarding silica control measures conducted?
21
Have all recommended control measures for silica dust exposure been effectively implemented?
22
What health monitoring procedures are in place for workers exposed to silica?
23
How frequently are silica concentration measurements taken on-site?
Min: 1
Target: Weekly
Max: 52
24
Are Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for silica-containing materials available on-site?
25
What plans are in place to improve the silica exposure control program?

FAQs

The checklist should be used regularly, typically on a monthly basis, when new silica-generating tasks are introduced, and during annual reviews of the silica exposure control plan.

The checklist covers areas such as exposure assessment, engineering controls, work practice controls, respiratory protection, housekeeping practices, medical surveillance, employee training, and recordkeeping requirements.

The audit should be conducted by a competent person, as defined by OSHA, who is capable of identifying existing and foreseeable silica hazards and has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate or minimize them.

The checklist is based on OSHA's Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard for Construction (29 CFR 1926.1153), ensuring that all key requirements for silica exposure control are addressed during audits.

Yes, while the core silica exposure control principles apply to all construction sites, the checklist can be customized to include specific control measures for different silica-generating tasks such as concrete cutting, masonry work, or abrasive blasting.

Benefits of OSHA Silica Dust Exposure Control in Construction Audit Checklist

Ensures compliance with OSHA's Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard for Construction

Reduces the risk of silica-related illnesses among construction workers

Improves implementation and maintenance of silica dust control measures

Provides a systematic approach to evaluating exposure control methods and their effectiveness

Serves as documentation for safety audits and OSHA inspections