Respirable Dust in Construction: Understanding OSHA's Requirements
June 17, 2026
8:00am-12:00pm
Format: In-Person
Location: Vermont Construction Academy - 276 East Allen Street Winooski VT
Cost: $210.00 ABC members / $250.00 non-members
WHAT: Respirable Dust in Construction: Understanding OSHA’s Requirements
Protect your workers. Protect your company. Get the rules right.
Cutting, grinding, drilling, and demo work all create respirable dust that can seriously harm workers — and OSHA’s construction standards set clear requirements for controlling it. This focused class breaks down what construction employers must do to stay compliant and keep crews safe.
In this session, participants learn how to:
- Understand OSHA’s respirable dust and silica standards for construction
- Identify tasks that trigger specific control requirements
- Use engineering controls, work practices, and respiratory protection effectively
- Document exposure assessments and meet training obligations
Perfect for small and mid‑sized contractors, site supervisors, and anyone responsible for jobsite safety.