FY26 AZASSP Technical Meeting-04

Topic: Panel Discussion – Silica in the Workplace 

Please join us on December 5^th for a panel discussion on silica in the workplace. This will be related to construction, general industry and mining. We will discuss the OSHA and MSHA regulations tied to real world scenarios. While there will be some initial questions to the panel, we will greatly encourage the audience to bring questions. Our goals will include helping audience member find resources to better understand the regulations, what training is required based on specific tasks, and how to fashion a silica program for their company. Audience members should leave with a better understanding of their role in the silica planning process and how to protect their team from exposure.

Senior Industrial Hygienist for Central Arizona Project (CAP)

Founder of Elevate Mining Solutions and worked 20 years for MSHA

MSHA Compliance Manager with experience as an inspector, fatal accident investigator, and educational field services.

Environmental Biologist, Senior Industrial Hygienist, and Microscopist for an Arizona based consulting firm, Environmental Forensic Consultants, Inc. (EFCI)

AZ ASSP Chapter President, 3M Personal Safety Division