objectivesThe Air Contaminants Awareness for General Industry training from OSHA Education School is an introductory-level safety course that teaches OSHA’s standards regarding air contaminants as established within Subpart Z 29 CFR 1910.1000 for General Industry. Participants can expect the course to focus on identification, exposure controls, and use of tables found in Subpart Z. Additionally, the course provides a general overview of chemicals that may be absorbed through the skin.
OSHA Education School’s Air Contaminants Awareness for General Industry course discusses OSHA’s standards surrounding air contaminants in the workplace. Additionally, participants will learn about engineering, administrative, work practice, and personal protective equipment (PPE) control measures. Specific course topics include the following:
Air contaminants
Limits for air contaminants
Mineral dusts
Computation formulas
Airborne contaminant controls
General safety requirements
Specific industry terms covered throughout the course include the following:
OSHA
PPE
descriptionThe Air Contaminants Awareness for General Industry training is an introductory-level safety course that covers OSHA's air contaminants requirements as defined in Subpart Z 29 CFR 1910.1000 for General Industry. The training will emphasize identification, exposure controls, and the use of tables contained in Subpart Z. Additionally, the course covers a broad range of substances that are capable of being absorbed via the skin. The course Air Contaminants Awareness for General Industry addresses OSHA's regulations for occupational air contaminants. Additionally, participants will gain knowledge of engineering, administrative, work practice, and personal protective equipment (PPE) controls.
outline1. Air Contaminants
Air Contaminants
Background
§1910.1000
Skin Designation
§1910.1000 (a)
§1910.1000 (b)
§1910.1000 (c)
2. Requirements
§1910.1000 (d)
Computation Formulae
§1910.1000 (e)
Industrial Hygiene
Hierarchy of Controls
Summary
Benefits OSHA Education School’s Air Contaminants Awareness for General Industry training covers essential standards set by OSHA regarding air quality requirements and airborne contaminant controls. Upon successful completion of this course, participants can expect to:
Understand OSHA’s requirements for safe and effective worksites and practices
Know the background of industrial experience, new technology, and scientific data to promote safety against airborne contaminants
Know the limits for air contaminants
Understand the computation formula
Know where to review and gain more understanding regarding airborne contaminant controls