By Sarah Mattalian
April 16, 2024 at 05:37 PM
April 16, 2024 at 05:37 PM
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has released its final update to 50-year-old standards for respirable crystalline silica (RCS), with more stringent reporting and monitoring mandates compared to a 2023 proposal, although it also extends compliance deadlines for operators, particularly those at smaller mines.