If a commercially-available dust-suppression sweeping compound contains crystalline silica, does the standard permit employers to use it in conjunction with dry sweeping and brushing?

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If a commercially-available dust-suppression sweeping compound contains crystalline silica, does the standard permit employers to use it in conjunction with dry sweeping and brushing?

Yes, provided that the compound is used properly and effectively suppresses the generation ofrespirable crystalline silica dust during dry sweeping or dry brushing.

October 2018

Tags: OSHA, Housekeeping