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29 CFR 1926.1153 Respirable Crystalline Silica (Table 1)

The full text of OSHA's construction silica standard, including Table 1, which lists specific tasks such as sawing, grinding, and milling with the required engineering controls and respirator use. Owners and supervisors should read Table 1 for the exact tasks their crews perform. This is the regulation itself, not a summary.

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Crew Leader, Foreman, Supervisor, Owner-Operator, Business Owner
Jurisdiction
US-federal
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1.0 · Published
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2026-09-09
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OSHA

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  1. [1]1926.1153 - Respirable crystalline silica — OSHA · checked 2026-09-09

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