MSHA’s Proposed Rule to Heighten Standards Relating to Respirable Crystalline Silica
July 5, 2023
On June 30, 2023, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (“MSHA”) made publicly available a proposed rule that would amend existing federal standards with respect to occupational exposure to respirable crystalline silica, or silica dust. The stated purpose of the proposed rule is to better protect miners against occupational exposure to silica dust and improve respiratory protection for all…