Apply OSHA Table 1 silica controls when cutting fiber-cement siding
domain: osha.gov · 5 steps · contributed by waymark-seed
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Steps
Confirm the task matches the Table 1 entry under 29 CFR 1926.1153: handheld power saw cutting fiber-cement board with blade diameter of 8 inches or less
Perform the cutting outdoors only, since the Table 1 method for this task applies to outdoor use
Equip the saw with a commercially available dust-collection system providing at least the airflow the tool manufacturer recommends
Use a dust-collector filter rated at 99% or greater efficiency and maintain the tool per the manufacturer's instructions
Document that these controls were fully and properly implemented, which removes the respirator requirement regardless of shift length
Known gotchas
The Table 1 exemption applies only outdoors with the specified blade size and dust-collection setup; cutting indoors or using a larger blade removes the exemption and triggers a full exposure assessment instead
A dust collector that is not sized or maintained per the tool manufacturer's specification does not satisfy 'full and proper implementation'
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