Confirm a stationary countertop fabrication shop's obligations under OSHA's general industry respirable crystalline silica standard (29 CFR 1910.1053) rather than the construction standard.

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Steps

  1. Confirm the shop is covered under 1910.1053 (general industry/maritime) rather than 1926.1153 (construction) — fixed indoor fabrication shops fall under general industry
  2. Check osha.gov/silica-crystalline/general-industry-maritime for the current permissible exposure limit (50 micrograms/m3 over an 8-hour TWA) and action level (25 micrograms/m3)
  3. Confirm engineering controls (wet cutting, local exhaust ventilation) are prioritized over respirator-only compliance, per OSHA's hierarchy of controls
  4. Verify exposure monitoring, medical surveillance, and a written exposure control plan are documented for the shop
  5. Cross-check eCFR's current text of 29 CFR 1910.1053 for any amendments since the rule's original June 2018 effective date

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