Pharmaceutical plants take all the necessary steps to keep their facilities up to ISO standards. This includes controlling the hazards linked with flammable solvents, preventing cross-contamination and ensuring worker safety.

On September 23, OSHA’s silica dust standard became enforceable but only for the construction industry. The first 30 days (Table 1 approach) featured light enforcement, where agents focused on helping employers to fully and properly implement all the controls.