opments of the OSHA Silica Regulations. An important aspect of the regulation is known as Table 1. This table lists the tile installa- tion jobsite tasks that commonly create exposure to silica dust. The tasks on this table are currently in the process of changing. We do not yet know exactly what changes are being made, but we anticipate that the tasks will become better defined for us to better plan how to stay in compliance. NTCA always discusses silica exposure and techniques to avoid creating dust, or ways to properly capture the dust we have to cre- ate, at all of our training programs such as NTCA Workshops and NTCA Regional Training events. When these programs are near you, please be sure to attend. We are also working with TCNA and OSHA to present two in-depth silica sessions and workshops for Coverings. Attending these work- shops at Coverings will be a great way to gain direct knowledge about what is required for your company to be in compliance. Being in compliance is quite a bit more than simply moving the grinding outside or using a vacuum and a dust mask. You must have a written exposure control plan with documents that detail how you will handle certain dust generat- ing tasks for every job and every job site. You must also have a per- son identified as the “Competent Person” on every job site that will LATICRETE® 257 TITANIUM™ is a lightweight high-performance thin-set mor- tar designed to function as the opti- mal choice for installing Gauged Porcelain Tile (GPT) and Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels/Slabs (GPTP) in com- mercial, residential and industrial applications. 257 TITANIUM exceeds ANSI A118.15, the industry’s high- est performance standard for a cementitious- based adhesive mortar, providing worry-free interi- or, exterior or submerged installa- tions. Additionally, 257 TITANIUM utilizes LATICRETE HYDROMATIC CURE CHEMISTRY™ which accel- erates the hydration process to rapidly consume water in the sys- tem, allowing the material to cure in a predictable manner. Available in 25 pound (11.3 kilogram) bags in grey and white, 257 TITANIUM is silica sand-free, which both reduces exposure to respirable silica and contributes to the easy-to-spread, creamy consistency and ease of trowel- ing. For more information, visit www.laticrete.com. ASK THE EXPERTS –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 26 TileLetter | March 2019