Silica Awareness Online Training

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This Silica Awareness course covers the risks of respirable crystalline silica exposure, long-term complications, safe work practices, and protective equipment to prevent harmful exposures.

OSHA-Aligned for Construction & General Industry
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Duration: 1.5 Hour(s)

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About this Course

Exposure to crystalline silica in the workplace can lead to severe health issues such as lung cancer and other chronic illnesses. This course will educate you on the dangers associated with inhaling silica dust, preventive measures to minimize exposure, and appropriate responses in case of exposure incidents.

Aligned with OSHA training standards, our Silica Awareness course comprehensively addresses exposure risks, control measures, utilization of personal protective equipment (PPE), and additional relevant topics.

What Standards Does This Course Cover?

This course is aligned with OSHA standard training requirements to cover:

OSHA 29 CFR 1926 – Construction Industry
- 1926.1153 – Respirable Crystalline Silica Appendix A & B
OSHA 29 CFR 1910 – General Industry
- 1910.1053 – Respirable Crystalline Silica Appendix A & B
General Duty Clause 5(a)(1) – “Each employer shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees.”

Topics Covered

Overview of the Course
- Introduction to the Equipment
Anatomy
- Pre-shift inspections
Stability Principles
- Common Hazards
Accident Profiles
Safe Operation

What You’ll Learn

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

Identify crystalline silica.
Recognize the materials and processes that can expose you to silica.
Understand the health risks of silica exposure.
Protect yourself from silica exposure.
Appropriate first aid approach following silica exposure.

How Long Will It Take to Complete the Course?

Because everyone learns and progresses at different speeds, the amount of time you spend taking this training will vary. However, the estimated time for this training is 60 – 90 min.