If all of the jobs and tasks an employer performs are included on Table 1, can the employer comply with Table 1 exclusively, instead of following alternative exposure control methods?
If all of the jobs and tasks an employer performs are included on Table 1, can the employer comply with Table 1 exclusively, instead of following alternative exposure control methods?
Yes. Most of the tasks that generate exposure to silica in construction are listed on Table 1, and OSHA anticipates that most employers will choose to follow Table 1 for tasks listed on the table.
