1926.1153(i)(2)(i)(A): Training on Silica Health Hazards
Silica training must cover the health hazards associated with exposure to respirable crystalline silica.
Key takeaways
- 1926.1153(i)(2)(i)(A) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart Z).
- OSHA cited it 22 times in the last 3 years, in 22 inspections, with $18,163 in current penalties.
- Most citations: NY (4), WV (3), VA (3).
- Related part: 1926.1153(i) Communication of respirable crystalline silica hazards to employees (506 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.1153(i)(2)(i)(A) 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
(A) The health hazards associated with exposure to respirable crystalline silica; 22 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 | 3 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Top states: NY (4), WV (3), VA (3), TN (2), OH (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| HOSKINSON CONTRACTING | GILLETTE, WY | $6,641 |
| PA AVALANCHE CONSTRUCTION CORP. | WHITE PLAINS, NY | $2,979 |
| STAFFORD CONCRETE LLC | MC ARTHUR, OH | $2,765 |
| NAVARRETE CONSTRUCTION | MONTGOMERY, AL | $2,128 |
| VITCO INC | MADISON, IN | $1,800 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
- Medical surveillance requirements in OSHA’s respirable crystalline silica standard for construction (2018-02-02)
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.1153(i) Communication of respirable crystalline silica hazards to employees 506 citations
- 1926.1153(i)(2) Employee information and training 330 citations
- 1926.1153(i)(2)(i) 322 citations
- 1926.1153(i)(1) Hazard communication 176 citations
- 1926.1153(i)(2)(i)(C) 11 citations
- 1926.1153(i)(2)(i)(F)
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Frequently asked questions
What topic does this training item cover?
The health hazards associated with exposure to respirable crystalline silica.
Who gets this training?
Employees covered by the construction silica standard.
Is this about all dust?
It is specifically about respirable crystalline silica.
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.