SEI Alert! - RecordkeepingWorkers who are exposed to respirable crystalline silica dust are at increased risk of developing serious silica-related diseases. OSHA’s standard requires employers to take steps to protect workers from exposure to respirable crystalline silica.
What Is Respirable Crystalline Silica? Crystalline silica is a common mineral that is found in materials such as stone, artificial stone, and sand. When workers cut, grind, or drill materials that contain crystalline silica, or use industrial sand, they can be exposed to very small silica dust particles. These tiny particles (known as “respirable” particles) can travel deep into workers’ lungs and cause silicosis, an incurable and sometimes deadly lung disease. Respirable crystalline silica also causes lung cancer, other potentially debilitating respiratory diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and kidney disease. In most cases, these diseases occur after years of exposure to respirable crystalline silica.
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The FMCSA’s final Electronic Logging Device (ELD) rule was published December 2015. Considering the mandate applies to over three million drivers on the road today, it’s important you are aware of the ELD regulations. Simply put, an ELD is an electronic device that enables truck drivers and commercial motor carriers to easily track Hours of Service (HOS) compliance. At this point, everyone should be aware that by December 2017, all CDL drivers required to keep a Record of Duty Status (RODS) must use an ELD to document their compliance with HOS rules. By December 18, 2017, the ELD mandate will require most commercial drivers to use electronic logging devices to record their hours of service.
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