Silicosis can be prevented by reducing or eliminating exposure to silica dust. If you own or run a countertop āāfabrication business, you are required to take steps to keep your employees safe.
In December 2023, Cal/OSHA adopted new standards to protect workers from exposure to respirable crystalline silica.
Silica: Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) fact sheet (PDF)A guide for employers from CDPHā
āāCal/OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard ā Information for Employersā (PDF)āāRequirements for employers under the ETS, from Cal/OSHA
āāWorkplace Air Monitoring for Silica during Engineered Stone (Quartz) Fabrication Work: Guide for California Employers (PDF, 8.6MB)Get started with silica air monitoring required under Cal/OSHA ETS.
āCal/OSHA - Additional Resources for Employers