The June, 2017 issue of Foundry Magazine features an article by Trent Blake which addresses the silica rule currently in effect.

The new standard, to be enforced starting on July 23, 2018, is half of the previous standard and “requires metal casters to prove that they have implemented all feasible engineering and work practice controls to reduce silica exposure to employees”.

KERAMIDA and Foundry Solutions & Design have formed a partnership to offer the industry a comprehensive resource to develop sampling methods resulting in a silica concentration map of the facility.

This “mapping” strategy allows for an engineering solution to be implemented for reducing the silica at the source.

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Two of the most respected names in the foundry industry have partnered to provide the full range of services to assist our clients in compliance with the new OSHA Silica Regulations, as well as other Environmental, Health, Safety and Security Regulations.

FS&D and Keramida can assist with the following Respirable Silica Reduction Program:

• Assembling and Documenting the Exposure Control Plan
• Exposure Studies and Mapping
• Evaluation of Existing Processes and Practices (Foundry Audit) to   Determine Source and Work Practice Reduction Opportunities
• Reassess Respirable Silica Exposure Levels
• Investigate and Recommend Ventilation / Air Pollution Control Improvements
• Assistance with Process Control Improvement Implementation and Related   Services

Values are recorded by area on a plant layout image

A visual representation of silica loading is generated