Interactive Silica Exposure Control Plan

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3	Respirable Crystalline Silica Exposure Control Plan
4	Description of Task: (Choose task via dropdown arrow in next cell)	Handheld Power Saws
5	Equipment Manufacturer and Model #:
6	HEPA Vac Required (Yes or N/A)	N/A
7	Shroud Model # (if applicable):
8	Vacuum Model # (if applicable):
9	Water Hookup (Yes or N/A):	Yes
10	Circle location and time required to complete task below for Respirator Requirements	< 4 Hours	> 4 Hours
11	Outdoors	None	APF 10
12	Indoors or in Enclosed Area	APF 10	APF 10
13	Housekeeping:	Dry sweeping or use of compressed air is not permitted to clean up visible silica on work surfaces. Use wet methods or HEPA vacuum with filter cleaning mechanism. Wear at minimum a 1/2 face respirator with HEPA cartridge to remove full vacuum bags. Bags should be capped, sealed, zip tied, or taped and disposed of as general construction debris.
14	Procedures used to Restrict Access to Work Area:	Restrict other personnel from standing or walking into the work area. This can be done by posting or barricading the area.
15	Rev 1.1 (7/30/2026)
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