3 Ways Mesa Can Help You Comply with the OSHA Crystalline Silica Rule

August 10, 2017Environmental Instruments BlogBy Nikki Wolf

OSHA has recently adopted the ISO/CEN particle size-selective criteria for respirable dust samplers and requires a cutpoint of 4 microns for all cyclone and impactors. Mesa Labs offers three ways to help you comply with the new OSHA Crystalline Silica Rule:

Personal Sampling Cyclones:
1. The GK 2.69 cyclone offers a particle size cut point of 4 μm at 4.2 LPM
2. The GK 4.162 (RASCAL) cyclone offers a particle size cut point of 4 μm at 8.5 – 9 LPM. This is ideal for short-term sampling solutions.
3. The BGI4L cyclone offers a particle size cut point of 4 μm at 2.2 LPM
4. The 062 (Triplex) offers a particle size cut point of 4 μm at 1.05 LPM, along with PM1 and PM2.5 cut point options.
Impactors
1. For silica sampling, we offer an H-PEM impactor with a cut point of 4 μm at 9 LPM. This robust impactor made from anodized aluminum, is ideal for short-term sampling in areas with low concentrations of silica dust.
Defender Gas Flow Calibrators
1. OSHA recommends performing flow calibrations as a standard step in the air sampling process. Learn how our Defender calibrators can help you comply and maintain an audit trail.

Mesa Labs offers the advantage of a one-stop shop, meeting your personal sampling needs all in one place.

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About the author

Nikki Wolf

Nikki Wolf joined Mesa in June of 2016 as a Marketing Specialist for all product lines. As a marketing specialist, Nikki is responsible for developing and creating content for all social media channels, managing Mesa Lab’s tradeshow presence and participation, and writing content for Mesa's website, blogs, newsletters, and press releases. Prior to joining the company, Ms. Wolf provided marketing services in several industries, including contract manufacturing, sustainability services, optics, medical, and finance. Nikki received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Leadership and Organizational Studies and her Master of Professional Studies in Public Relations and Marketing from University of Denver.