Justin is currently serving as Director of Field Services at KGC where he oversees all field personnel and projects. Justin has served in this role for 5 years and has been part of several multi-million dollar infrastructure projects. Justin also assists in marketing and business development for KGC. Justin holds a Master of Business Administration degree from McNeese State University. Justin is a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP), NACE Level 2 Certified Coating Inspector and SSPC C3 Competent Person. OSHA Silica Standard for Construction 1926.1153 – Pros and Cons From an Employer Perspective
OSHA has given employers latitude to decide between two alternatives to achieve compliance with the new OSHA Silica Standard for Construction. The first option involves measuring workers exposure to silica and selecting a dust control method that they feel will work best to limit exposures below the PEL for their specific jobsites. The other alternative involves specific control methods for specific job tasks laid out in Table 1 of the construction standard. Table 1 provides employers with a chart listing equipment and work tasks, the associated engineering and work practice control method recommended and the required respiratory protection and minimum assigned protection factor. Each alternative has benefits and limitations. Below is a table highlighting the pros and cons from an employer perspective.
About the Author: Justin Beitzel
Justin is currently serving as Director of Field Services at KGC where he oversees all field personnel and projects. Justin has served in this role for 5 years and has been part of several multi-million dollar infrastructure projects. Justin also assists in marketing and business development for KGC. Justin holds a Master of Business Administration degree from McNeese State University. Justin is a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP), NACE Level 2 Certified Coating Inspector and SSPC C3 Competent Person. 