Silica Exposure Control Plan — OSHA 1926.1153 / 1910.1053 Compliant
Written Exposure Control Plan covering respirable crystalline silica from construction tasks (cutting, grinding, drilling, demolition) and general industry sources. Includes the OSHA Table 1 task-control matrix.
When this template is required
Required for any employer whose employees may be exposed to respirable crystalline silica at or above the Action Level (25 µg/m³ as an 8-hour TWA). Construction trigger applies whenever Table 1 task-control methods are used or exposure is otherwise possible.
Why this template
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Both construction (1153) and general industry (1053)
Most templates cover only one. This one has both, with the differences clearly marked.
OSHA Table 1 task-control matrix included
Construction can comply via Table 1 task-control methods or via measured exposure assessment. The template includes the full Table 1 with all 18 tasks pre-populated.
Pairs with Respiratory Protection Program
Silica exposure typically triggers respirator use. The ECP cross-references to the Respiratory Protection Program (29 CFR 1910.134) for the full compliance package.
What you receive
- Editable Silica ECP (Word .docx) — construction + general industry sections
- OSHA Table 1 task-control matrix (with all 18 tasks)
- Alternative exposure control methods documentation
- Respiratory protection cross-reference (29 CFR 1910.134)
- Housekeeping and engineering control procedures
- Medical surveillance program reference
- Training documentation
- Air sampling record template (when needed)
- Reference: NIOSH Respiratory Protection at silica levels
How you get it
This document is written and reviewed against the standard it cites, and it is ready now. The download link is emailed as soon as your payment clears.
Revisions included — if something about your operation changes what the document should say, reply to the delivery email and we will amend it.
Who buys this
- Concrete cutting, drilling, grinding, demolition
- Masonry and stonework
- Asphalt milling and pavement work
- Tile and countertop fabrication
- Foundry, ceramics, glass manufacturing
- Sandblasting and abrasive blasting operations
Frequently asked
When does OSHA require a silica exposure control plan?
Under 29 CFR 1926.1153 (construction), a written exposure control plan is required for any employer whose employees engage in tasks listed in Table 1 OR who may be exposed to respirable crystalline silica at or above the Action Level (25 µg/m³ 8-hour TWA). Under 1910.1053 (general industry), the same Action Level trigger applies. Most construction with cutting, grinding, drilling, or demolition of silica-containing materials triggers the requirement.
What is OSHA Table 1?
Table 1 in 29 CFR 1926.1153 lists 18 specified construction tasks (e.g. handheld power saws, jackhammers, walk-behind saws, dowel-drilling rigs, etc.) and the engineering controls plus respiratory protection required for each. If you use Table 1 task-control methods correctly, you don't need to do air monitoring to demonstrate compliance. The template includes the full Table 1.
What's the alternative to Table 1?
If you don't use Table 1 methods (or your task isn't on Table 1), you must measure employee exposure and demonstrate that controls keep exposure below the Permissible Exposure Limit (50 µg/m³). The template includes the alternative exposure control methods section.
What's the difference between construction silica (1926.1153) and general industry (1910.1053)?
The two standards have the same Action Level (25 µg/m³) and PEL (50 µg/m³), but construction has the Table 1 task-control option that general industry doesn't. General industry must demonstrate compliance via measured exposure. The template covers both with the differences marked.
Does this include respiratory protection requirements?
The ECP cross-references the Respiratory Protection Program (29 CFR 1910.134), which is the separate written program required when respirators are used. Silica compliance commonly triggers respirator use — we recommend pairing this template with the Respiratory Protection Program template for full coverage.