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Video: Silica Dust Rule Overview

A Fastenal Safety Specialist explains the details and impact of the OSHA silica dust rule.

Oct 2, 2017

Fastenal Safety Specialist Joseph Solheid explains the details and impact of the OSHA silica dust rule (1926.1153).

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