Commercial Hardscaping silica exposure control plan

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Written plan for OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1153 covering each cutting task, the Table 1 control, respirators and the competent person.

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Tasks and controls

Task: cutting pavers with stationary masonry saw - control: integrated water delivery
Task: handheld saw cuts - control: integrated water delivery; respirator APF 10 if used outdoors over 4 hours per shift
Task: splitting block - control: ____
Task: grinding/surface prep - control: ____ (vacuum dust collection)

Housekeeping and access

No dry sweeping or compressed air for silica dust
Wet or HEPA-vacuum cleanup method: ____
Areas where access is restricted during cutting: ____

People and records

Competent person: name ____
Employees required to wear respirators listed and fit-tested: ____
Medical surveillance offered where required (respirator use 30+ days/year)
Plan reviewed at least annually: date ____

Use rule: Education and organization only. Record the agency, official source, checked date, cost, proof saved and responsible person for every consequential requirement. Unknown means stop and confirm. Example rows are labeled EXAMPLE and are not your data.