Cal/OSHA Board Adopts Final Silica Rules Amid Continued Industry Pushback

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December 24, 2024 at 10:50 AM
California OSHA’s (Cal/OSHA) standards board has adopted final, permanent standards to protect fabricated stone workers from exposure to crystalline silica despite continuing pushback from industry leaders, who claim that dozens of onerous new requirements and likely uneven enforcement will penalize businesses that are adequately protecting employees.