SILICA EXPOSURE CONTROL PLAN
SILICA EXPOSURE CONTROL PLAN
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🏗️ SILICA EXPOSURE CONTROL PLAN
Fireproofing Operations — 29 CFR 1926.1153
1. Purpose & Scope
A. Purpose
B. Scope
C. Applicable Standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.1153(c)(1) | |
| 29 CFR 1926.1153(d)(2) | |
| 29 CFR 1926.1153(e) | |
| 29 CFR 1926.1153(f) | |
| 29 CFR 1926.1153(g) |
2. Responsibilities
| Role | Responsibility |
|---|---|
| Company Owner / President | |
| Safety Director | |
| Superintendent / Foreman | |
| Competent Person | |
| All Employees |
3. Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL)
Fireproofing Note:
4. Exposure Assessment
A. Initial Exposure Assessment (Per 1926.1153(d)(2)(i))
| Method | Status |
|---|---|
| Third-party industrial hygienist sampling | |
| Objective data (manufacturer SDS, historical data) | |
| Table 1 task-based assessment |
B. Project-Specific Findings
C. When Reassessment Is Required
5. Exposure Control Methods
A. Table 1 Compliance - Task-Based Controls
| Task | Required Control Method | Implementation |
|---|---|---|
| Mixing dry cementitious | Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) or wet mixing | |
| Spraying cementitious | Water-based spray keeps material wet | |
| Confined space mixing | Mechanical ventilation + air monitoring | |
| Spray area (enclosed) | Negative air with HEPA filtration |
Ventilation Statement:
C. Work Practice Controls
| Practice | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Add water first | |
| Slow mixing | |
| No dry sweeping | |
| No compressed air |
6. Respiratory Protection
A. When Respirators Are Required
| Condition | Respirator Type |
|---|---|
| Mixing dry cementitious | |
| Spraying cementitious (dust visible) | |
| Sanding/grinding cured coating | |
| Cleanup (HEPA vac not available) | |
| Enclosed or confined space |
B. Respirator Requirements (Per OSHA 1910.134)
| Requirement | Status |
|---|---|
| Medical evaluation (1910.134(e)) | |
| Annual fit testing (1910.134(f)) | |
| Clean-shaven policy (1910.134(g)(1)(iii)) | |
| User seal check (each use) | |
| Daily inspection |
7. Housekeeping & Cleanup
A. Allowed Cleanup Methods
| Method | Allowed? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| HEPA vacuum | ✓ Yes | |
| Wet sweeping (water + broom) | ✓ Yes | |
| Wet mopping | ✓ Yes | |
| Damp wiping | ✓ Yes |
B. Prohibited Cleanup Methods
| Method | Allowed? |
|---|---|
| Dry sweeping (broom only) | ✗ No |
| Compressed air | ✗ No |
| Standard shop vac (no HEPA) | ✗ No |
| Blowing dust with leaf blower | ✗ No |
C. Empty Bag Disposal
| Do | Do Not |
|---|---|
8. Medical Surveillance
9. Communication of Hazards (Training)
Per 1926.1153(f), training is provided to all affected employees at least annually.
Health effects of silica (silicosis, lung cancer, tuberculosis)
Tasks that result in silica exposure
Methods to limit exposure (controls, work practices)
Purpose and use of respirators
Housekeeping and hygiene practices
Medical surveillance program
This written plan and how to access it
10. Recordkeeping
| Record | Retention Period | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure measurements (air sampling) | 30 years | |
| Medical surveillance records | 30 years | |
| Training records | 30 years | |
| Objective data (SDS, manufacturer data) | 30 years | |
| This written plan | Current + revisions |
12. Attachments to This Plan
Third-party industrial hygienist sampling report (if available)
Material Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all fireproofing materials
Respiratory Protection Program (RPP)
Employee training records
Medical surveillance records (confidential, separate file)
Exposure monitoring records
Table 1 task assessment forms
13. Acknowledgment Signatures
I acknowledge that I have read and understand this Silica Exposure Control Plan. I know the hazards of respirable crystalline silica, the controls required for my tasks, and my responsibility to follow this plan.
| Employee Name (Print) | Signature | Date |
|---|---|---|
14. Competent Person Designation
| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Title | |
| Authority | |
| Training | |
| Experience |
15. Approval Signatures
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