Crystalline Silica for Construction Employees

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), approximately two million construction workers are exposed to crystalline silica, a common mineral whose dust can lead to serious medical issues if exposure is not limited.

$49.99

Course Overview

Breathing is an act we often take for granted. Sometimes, what we breathe in can harm our bodies and cause lasting damage. That’s definitely true of crystalline silica. In this course, you’ll learn what it is, where it is, how to avoid exposure and what to do if you are exposed. This course is intended for anyone who works with or around crystalline silica.

Course Topics

After completing this course, learners will be able to:

Recognize workplace tasks that could result in exposure.

Identify health hazards caused by exposure.

Recall the various methods of communicating crystalline silica hazards: labels, safety data sheets, and signs.

Apply exposure control measures to protect themselves from the effects of the dust.

Discuss the role a competent person plays in exposure control.

Explain the purpose of OSHA’s required medical surveillance program.

Crystalline Silica for Construction Employees Online covers the following topics:

Introduction to Crystalline Silica

What is Crystalline Silica?

Occupational Exposure

Health Hazards

Hazard Communication

Exposure Control

Specific Exposure Control Method: Table 1

Alternative Exposure Control Methods

PEL

Exposure Assessment

Respiratory Protection

Methods of Compliance

Housekeeping

Written Exposure Control Plan

Medical Surveillance

What is the Purpose?

Examinations

Medical Report

Medical Opinion

Online Course Duration

Approximately 30 minutes

Pass Mark

Testing conducted in this online Crystalline Silica for Construction Employees course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Participants are able to repeat the course twice if the pass mark is not achieved.

Certificate Of Completion

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available to download and print.

1 780 691 6786

1 780 691 6786