Can you and your silica competent person answer these inspection questions?

  • How often does the competent person conduct inspections of the site, materials, equipment and what do those inspections involve?
  • How often do you conduct inspections of the site, materials, equipment and what do those inspections involve?
  • What is your knowledge and ability related to implementing the Exposure Control Plan (based on level of training, education, work experience)?
  • What are the tasks involving silica exposure and how your employer controls them?
  • How do you determine that the controls are working?
  • How does your employer restrict access to high-exposure areas?
  • What is your authority to promptly correct or eliminate silica hazards?

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