March 28, 2016 (Arlington, Va.) – A 2015 study on respirable crystalline silica, completed for the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) by an expert consultant and under the guidance of the ACMA Government Affairs Committee, can help composites manufacturers comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Final Rule for Occupational Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) published in the March 25 Federal Register.
March 28, 2016 (Arlington, Va.) – A 2015 study on respirable crystalline silica, completed for the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) by an expert consultant and under the guidance of the ACMA Government Affairs Committee, can help composites manufacturers comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Final Rule for Occupational Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) published in the March 25 Federal Register.
ACMA’s study could serve as a tool to help its members understand if this new standard applies to them. The study indicates that there may be instances where the standard may not apply. For more information and the ruling or ACMA’s study, ACMA member companies can obtain information on the association’s website.
The study is just one example of how ACMA provides regulatory information and guidance to help its member companies. Regulatory affairs is a core element of ACMA’s work to ensure the health and safety of employees and community members, as well as help ACMA members comply with federal, state and local regulations.
