AIHA University Webinar: Everything You Wanted to Know about the New MSHA Silica Standard, but Were Afraid to Ask

Date: Tuesday, Jul. 8, 2025 - Tuesday, Jul. 8, 2025
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. (EDT)
Event Type: Webinars, AIHA Webinars

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In 2024, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) implemented a new silica rule aimed at enhancing worker safety and health. This webinar is designed to provide a thorough understanding of the new regulations and equip participants with the knowledge needed to ensure compliance. This webinar will cover:

  • New Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs)
  • New sampling techniques
  • Timelines for implementation
  • Choosing accredited labs
  • Interpreting results
  • What to do after initial sampling is complete
  • PPE and how to develop sampling plans

The webinar will provide an in-depth look at who is affected by the new silica standard, explain the hazards of silica exposure, and outline a detailed timeline for compliance. All major components of the new standard will be covered, including comprehensive guidance on exposure sampling and compliance strategies.

Learning Objectives

After this webinar, participants will be able to:

  • Develop sampling plans.
  • Analyze the latest sampling techniques.
  • Identify steps to take after initial sampling.
  • Comply fully with the new standard.

Presenter

Ed Stuber, CIH, ROH, FAIHA
Mr. Stuber has practical experience and expertise in the areas of industrial hygiene sampling and monitoring from a laboratory perspective. He also has industrial hygiene consultation experience and is familiar with regulatory compliance applications. He has worked with both USA and Global clients to assist them regarding Industrial Hygiene investigations, industrial hygiene technology, sampling plans, training, and regulatory interpretation. Ed has over 40 years of experience in industrial hygiene laboratory operations and is responsible for supporting industrial hygiene laboratory clientele, both in the US and abroad and technical consultation for industrial hygiene sampling and analysis projects.

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