1926.1153(g)(1)(ii): Silica Plan: Controls for Each Task
Employers' written silica exposure control plan must describe the engineering controls, work practices and respiratory protection used to limit worker exposure to respirable crystalline silica for each task.
Key takeaways
- 1926.1153(g)(1)(ii) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart Z).
- OSHA cited it 15 times in the last 3 years, in 15 inspections, with $3,783 in current penalties.
- Most citations: AK (3), TX (2), WI (2).
- Related part: 1926.1153(g) Written exposure control plan (703 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.1153(g)(1)(ii) is one requirement inside 1926.1153 Respirable crystalline silica, an OSHA construction standard (Part 1926, Subpart Z). 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
(ii) A description of the engineering controls, work practices, and respiratory protection used to limit employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica for each task; 15 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.1153.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Top states: AK (3), TX (2), WI (2), MD (2), TN (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| ALQUIST 3D, LLC | GREELEY, CO | $3,783 |
| SPERNAK AND SON, LLC | ANCHORAGE, AK | $0 |
| JD CONCRETE, LLC | CATHARPIN, VA | $0 |
| SER CONSTRUCTION PARTNERS, LLC | MANVEL, TX | $0 |
| DYNAMIC CONCRETE RESURFACING, LLC | LA CROSSE, WI | $0 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.1153(g)(1)(ii).
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.1153(g) Written exposure control plan 703 citations
- 1926.1153(g)(1) 625 citations
- 1926.1153(g)(4) 62 citations
- 1926.1153(g)(1)(i) 12 citations
- 1926.1153(g)(1)(iv) 10 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What must the silica plan describe for each task?
The engineering controls, work practices and respiratory protection used to limit exposure to respirable crystalline silica.
Is one general description enough for the whole job?
The rule calls for a description for each task.
Does respirator use go in the plan?
Yes. Respiratory protection used for each task must be described.
About this page
Sources
- 29 CFR 1926.1153 (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 2026-10-19
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.