objectivesThe Respirable Crystalline Silica Awareness for Construction course from OSHA Education School is an introductory-level safety course in which participants will learn the basics about silica and respirable crystalline silica dust that may be encountered on the construction sites. The course is designed to identify the basic health hazards associated with potential exposure, some of the common construction tasks that might result in exposure to respirable crystalline, and typical control/management measures that employers might implement to protect works from potential exposure.
Additionally, course participants will learn the contents of the new OSHA regulation regarding silica and respirable crystalline silica, as well as where to get a copy of the regulation. The course will teach students to recognize who and what a competent person is and the basic requirements surrounding OSHA’s new standards regarding respirable crystalline silica.
Students partaking in the Respirable Crystalline Silica Awareness for Construction course will gain a thorough and up-to-date understanding of the magnitude of silica in the construction environment, as well as the basic hazards, evaluations, and control techniques – in addition to OSHA’s requirements surrounding respirable crystalline silica. Course topics include the following:
Introduction to silica and respirable crystalline silica, including background and definitions
Common construction activities that have the greatest potential for exposure
Common hazards, evaluation, and control techniques of silica and respirable crystalline silica
Importance of signage and labels, housekeeping, and a written exposure control plan
Silica and respirable crystalline silica in construction summation
Industry terms that will be covered include action level, competent person, employee exposure, high-efficiency particulate air filter (HEPA), permissible exposure limit, and respirable crystalline silica.
This course is based on OSHA’s §1926.1153 Respirable Crystalline Silica and all applicable related OSHA standards.
descriptionIn this distance learning course you will learn about the basics of Silica and Respirable Crystalline, Silica Dust encountered, and prevention during construction activities.
You must score at least 70% to pass this OSHA training. You will be given up to THREE opportunities to pass the quizzes and final exam.
Failure to pass quizzes and the final exam will result in being locked out of this online training program, but the learner can repurchase and start back from the beginning.
Upon completing this Respirable Crystalline Silica Awareness For Construction and the accompanying survey, you will receive an OSHA card from the provider of this OSHA training on behalf of the Department of Labor.
Students who successfully complete the program will receive a completion card issued by the U.S. Department of Labor.
YOU MUST COMPLETE THE SURVEY AT THE END OF THIS TRAINING TO RECEIVE YOUR DOL CARD
outline1. Introduction
Silica Hazards in Construction
Course Objectives
OSHA’s Respirable Crystalline Silica Rule
Key Provisions of the Standard
Schedule for Construction Industry
Pre-Drill Review
2. What are Silica Hazards?
What Is Crystalline Silica?
What Is Respirable Crystalline Silica?
Interactive
Silica-Related Diseases
Silicosis Types and Symptoms
What are Silica Hazards?
Who Is Exposed to Silica Hazards?
Pre-Drill Review
3. Types of Control Methods
Hazard Identification
Worksite Analysis
General Methods of Control
Wet Dust Suppression
What Are Silica Hazards?
Dust Collection Systems
VDC System Selection
Respiratory Protection
APF Respirators
Fans
Hazardous Equipment and Operations
Table 1 of the Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard
Stationary Masonry Saws
Pre-Drill Review
4. Employer Responsibilites
Employer Responsibilities
Housekeeping
Written Exposure Control Plan
Medical Surveillance
Hazard Communication
Pre-Drill Review
5. Conclusion
Summary
Review
References Benefits The Respirable Crystalline Silica Awareness for Construction is a basic awareness-level course that will provide a broad introduction to silica and respirable crystalline silica dust, as well as the regulations, and hazards therein. Additionally, students will gain an awareness of hazard recognition, evaluation and control techniques. The course will include the following:
Interactive media to help students learn the material presented
Enhanced learning through both case studies and exercises
All course participants must complete the full course to receive CEU credits with a score 100% at each knowledge checkpoint and fill out the course evaluation to receive his or her certificate of completion. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a course completion certificate showing the CEUs earned that may be printed at any time.