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RJ Lee Group Offers Lower Detection Limits for Respirable Crystalline Silica

10:24AM Oct 26, 2017
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New OSHA standards for respirable crystalline silica (RCS) have generated quite a bit of discussion among industrial hygiene and environmental health and safety professionals. Enforcement of the new regulations began on September 23rd, 2017 for the construction industry, with a 30-day grace period so companies had ample time to implement control measures and address any […]

Enhanced Respirable Crystalline Silica Analysis Surpasses Previous Reporting Limits

Post by: RJ Lee Group News

9:19AM Apr 18, 2017
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Although respirable silica has been regulated for decades, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) put new guidelines into place in 2016, updating the existing 1971 rules. Across most industries, the new PEL level is 50 µg/m3 over an eight-hour shift, with an action level of 25 µg/m3. Our AIHA accredited laboratory provides sampling media […]