This page is dedicated to provide the most up to date information about emerging regulatory issues.

1. Silica Exposure Limits
   Our industry faces many obstacles and California construction companies must grapple with stricter and more complex laws every year. The most recent example of this is Cal/OSHA's rule to limit silica exposure.
   
   SRBX wants to help professionals in the construction industry better understand and comply with the new Cal/OSHA regulations for silica dust exposure. For additional information on these new standards please access the links below. 
   
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   • • • • Overview of the Rule
         • Adopted Regulations
         • Table 1: Exposure Constrol Methods
         • Compliance Guide for Silica
         • OSHA Construction Fact Sheet
         • Frequently Asked Questions
         • SRBX Letter of Opposition to proposed PEL modifications
           
           
2. 811 DigAlert
   • New 2017 California Government Code 4216
     
     
3. AB 32: Green House Gas Emission Reductions 
   • The Proposed Plan is available here
     
     
4. Heat Illness Prevention
   • Cal/OSHA Guidance for Employers
   • Employer Sample Procedure for Heat Illness Prevention
   • Heat Illness Prevention Enforcement Q&A

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