Description

Respirable crystalline silica dust is a very small particle of hazardous dust from drilling, crushing, cutting, or grinding rocks and has been linked to several medical conditions, even death to workers exposed to the deadly dust.

OSHA estimates 2.3 million American workers are exposed to respirable crystalline silica within their job site or manufacturing plant, where over 80% of the workers that are exposed to silica dust are in the construction industry. Exposure to respirable crystalline silica is a health concern for exposed workers.

This course briefs about the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently updated the silica standard to increase the protection of workers through:

• Exposure identification sampling
• Medical evaluations
• Continued medical surveillance
• Lower Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL)
• Specific guideline for common construction tasks
• Requiring a silica exposure control program
• Addressing appropriate hazard exposure control

Topics Covered

• Health Hazards of Silica Exposures
• Exposure Limits and Specific Construction Task Identified in Task 1 of the Standard
• Exposure Assessment Options
• Exposure Control Options
• Hazard Communication

End of Course Instructions

Upon successful completion of the course and final exam, students can print a copy of their certificate immediately.

Quiz Information

N/A

Exams

10 Questions @ 80%