"This Guideline has been prepared to assist persons, such as employers, construction project owners, constructors, contractors and subcontractors, who have duties under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OSHA) and its regulations to protect workers from exposure to silica."--Document.

The Cal/OSHA Pocket Guide for the Construction Industry is a handy guide for workers, employers, supervisors, and safety personnel. This latest 2011 edition is a quick field reference that summarizes selected safety standards from the California Code of Regulations. The major subject headings are alphabetized and cross-referenced within the text, and it has a detailed index. Spiral bound, 8.5 x 5.5"

Crystalline silica is found in many materials that are used in construction work, such as sand, sandstone, granite, clay and concrete and masonry products. This document describes the health effects of exposure to silica, presents a summary of the legal requirements to protect workers, and presents measures and procedures to control exposure. It also outlines the essential features of a silica medical surveillance program.