1910.1053(f)(2): Written Silica Exposure Control Plan
Employers must create and carry out a written silica exposure control plan describing tasks with exposure, the engineering controls, work practices and respiratory protection for each task, and housekeeping measures. The plan must be reviewed and evaluated at least annually and updated as needed, and made available on request to covered employees, their representatives, the Assistant Secretary and the Director.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1053(f)(2) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 383 times in the last 3 years, in 371 inspections, with $460,250 in current penalties.
- Most citations: IL (44), PA (26), NY (26).
- Related part: 1910.1053(f) Methods of compliance (505 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1053(f)(2) ("Written exposure control plan") is one requirement inside 1910.1053 Respirable crystalline silica, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910). It includes 6 sub-paragraphs. The official text below is copied word for word from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). The numbers, injury cases and training on this page show how OSHA enforces it on real job sites.
Official text
(2) Written exposure control plan. 383 citations
(i) The employer shall establish and implement a written exposure control plan that contains at least the following elements: Open (f)(2)(i) 360 citations
(A) A description of the tasks in the workplace that involve exposure to respirable crystalline silica; Open (f)(2)(i)(a) 10 citations
(B) A description of the engineering controls, work practices, and respiratory protection used to limit employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica for each task; and 7 citations
(C) A description of the housekeeping measures used to limit employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica. 3 citations
(ii) The employer shall review and evaluate the effectiveness of the written exposure control plan at least annually and update it as necessary. Open (f)(2)(ii) 14 citations
(iii) The employer shall make the written exposure control plan readily available for examination and copying, upon request, to each employee covered by this section, their designated representatives, the Assistant Secretary and the Director. 9 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.1053.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 179 |
| 2025 | 134 |
| 2026 | 59 |
Top states: IL (44), PA (26), NY (26), MI (25), OH (24)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| FLORIM USA, INC. | CLARKSVILLE, TN | $50,000 |
| FOLEY PRODUCTS COMPANY, LLC | CLANTON, AL | $32,514 |
| CLASSIC FLOORS & INTERIORS, LLC | LAS VEGAS, NV | $16,131 |
| KEOKUK MILLS, LLC | KEOKUK, IA | $12,250 |
| GT STONE GRANITE LLC | CARTERSVILLE, GA | $11,916 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.1053(f)(2).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.1053(f) Methods of compliance 505 citations
- 1910.1053(f)(2)(i) 360 citations
- 1910.1053(f)(1) Engineering and work practice controls 117 citations
- 1910.1053(f)(2)(ii) 14 citations
- 1910.1053(f)(2)(i)(A) 10 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What must the silica exposure control plan include?
Tasks involving exposure, the engineering controls, work practices and respiratory protection for each task, and housekeeping measures.
How often must the plan be reviewed?
At least annually, and updated as necessary.
Can employees see the plan?
Yes. It must be readily available for examination and copying, upon request, to each covered employee and their designated representatives.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.1053 (eCFR), text current as of 2026-10-15
- U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data: OSHA inspections, citations and accident records, copied nightly; data as of 2026-10-20
3-year window. Federal OSHA only; state-plan rules are not counted. Plain-language text is a summary, not legal advice; the official text controls. Black Belt Safety is not part of OSHA or the Department of Labor.