Written Exposure Control Plan Template (Page 2 of 16) in pdf

OVERVIEW

Written Exposure

Control Plan

OSHA §1926.1153

In its published Docket, OSHA says the purpose of the plan is to “help limit exposure to

respirable crystalline silica to as few employees as possible.”

Elsewhere, OSHA says: “Written exposure control plans provide a systematic approach for

ensuring proper function of engineering controls and effective work practices that can prevent

overexposures from occurring. OSHA expects a written exposure control plan will be instrumental

in ensuring that companies comprehensively and consistently protect their employees.”

ACCORDING TO OSHA §1926.1153(g)(1), A WRITTEN EXPOSURE CONTROL PLAN MUST

CONTAIN AT LEAST THE FOLLOWING FOUR ELEMENTS:

(i) “A description of the tasks in the workplace that involve exposure to respirable crystalline silica;”

(ii) “A description of the engineering controls, work practices, and respiratory protection used to limit employee exposure to

respirable crystalline silica for each task;”

(iii) “A description of the housekeeping measures used to limit employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica;” and

(iv) “A description of the procedures used to restrict access to work areas, when necessary, to minimize the number of

employees exposed to respirable crystalline silica and their level of exposure, including exposures generated by other

companies or sole proprietors.”

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO THE WRITTEN EXPOSURE CONTROL PLAN:

1926.1153(g)(2) “The company shall review and evaluate the effectiveness of the written exposure control plan at least

annually and update it as necessary.”

1926.1153(g)(3) “The company shall make the written exposure control plan readily available for examination and copying,

upon request, to each employee covered by this section, their designated representatives, the Assistant

Secretary and the Director.”

1926.1153(g)(4) “The company shall designate a competent person to make frequent and regular inspections of job sites,

materials, and equipment to implement the written exposure control plan.”

SAMPLE EXPOSURE CONTROL PLAN:

The following is a general template for a sample Exposure Control Plan (“ECP”). It includes topics addressed in the Rule,

beyond those specified for an ECP. This ECP template is general in nature, with titles and various sections containing language

for consideration — the ECP must be tailored for each specific company, which may require additions / changes / deletions.

Highlighted sections are not able to be generally-addressed, and must be determined by each company. Consult OSHA

§1926.1153 for complete details. This ECP is provided without representation of any kind as to its accuracy, completeness, or

adequacy.

Hilti, Inc. (U.S.) 1-800-879-8000

en español 1-800-879-5000

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