Course Overview
In this online awareness-level safety course, you will learn about the basics of Silica and Respirable Crystalline Silica Dust encountered during construction activities. This course will identify the basic health hazards associated with exposure to silica and respirable crystalline silica dust, some of the common construction tasks that could result in exposure to respirable crystalline, and typical control measures employers may implement to protect workers from exposure to silica and respirable crystalline silica including engineering controls, work practices and respirators.
Additionally, you will learn about contents of the new OSHA regulation concerning silica and respirable crystalline silica and where to get a copy of the regulation, be able to recognize who and what a competent person is and the basic requirements surrounding OSHA’s new Respirable Crystalline Silica standard (e.g. exposure limits, housekeeping, written exposure control plan, medical monitoring, training and recordkeeping).
Learning Objectives
By taking this Respirable Crystalline Silica Awareness in Construction course, you will have a more thorough and up-to-date understanding of the magnitude of silica in the construction environment, basic hazards, evaluation and control techniques and OSHA’s new requirements surrounding the new Respirable Crystalline Silica in construction regulation. Upon successful completion, you will be able to:
Explain what respirable crystalline silica is and the health hazards associated with it
Recognize employer responsibilities and employee rights under the standard on respirable crystalline silica
Course Based On:
This online safety course is based on OSHA’s §1926.1153 Respirable Crystalline Silica and related OSHA standards.
Features and Benefits:
This Respirable Crystalline Silica Awareness in Constructions online safety course will provide an introduction to silica and respirable crystalline silica dust; the regulation, hazards and an awareness of hazard recognition, evaluation and control techniques. The course will include:
Interactive media to help students learn the material presented
Enhanced learning through case studies and interactive exercises
Ability to access and print Completion Certificate at any time, 24/7
