Statistics of the Federal Highway Administration indicate that fatal accidents in New Jersey highway construction zones are declining. The other hazard arises from concrete. OSHA has made the reduction of employee exposure to silica dust one of its top priorities part of the OSHA national strategic plan. Ten contractors in the Association have been working with New Jersey state health officials, OSHA, and the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health to accurately assess employee exposure to silica dust in highway construction. The information will be utilized to find real-world, permanent solutions to the problem.
Partnerships take advantage of the resources of like-minded agencies and organizations.
They are a direct complement to OSHA's meaningful enforcement policy.