objectivesThe Respirable Crystalline Silica Awareness for General Industry safety course from OSHA Education School is an introductory-level online training designed to teach participants the essential elements of OSHA’s respirable crystalline silica standard, as established by 29 CFR 1910.1053.
Participants can expect to identify the basic health hazards of respirable crystalline silica, general activities that may lead to exposure, and potential control methods that employers can implement to protect workers.
OSHA Education School’s Respirable Crystalline Silica Awareness for General Industry training is designed to offer participants a thorough and updated understanding of the silica dust and the associated risk factors. Participants will learn OSHA’s new requirements, as well as the most updated maritime industry regulations. Specific course topics include the following:
Introduction to silica and respirable crystalline silica
Background
Definitions
Common hazards, evaluation, and control techniques of respirable crystalline silica
Activities OSHA has identified as particularly concerning in relation to respirable crystalline silica
Specific industry terms covered throughout the three courses include the following:
Action level and permissible exposure limit (PEL)
Qualified and/or competent person
Employee exposure
High-efficiency particulate air filter (HEPA)
Respirable crystalline silica
descriptionThe Respirable Crystalline Silica Awareness for General Industry safety course is an introductory-level online course meant to familiarise learners with the key aspects of OSHA's respirable crystalline silica standard, as defined in 29 CFR 1910.1053. Participants may expect to learn about the fundamental health risks associated with respirable crystalline silica, common activities that might result in exposure, and viable control techniques that companies can apply to safeguard employees. The Respirable Crystalline Silica Awareness for General Industry course is intended to provide learners with a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of silica dust and the risk factors connected with it.
outline1. Introduction
Silica Hazards in General Industry
What Is "General Industry"?
Course Objectives
OSHA’s Respirable Crystalline Silica Rule
When the Standard Does Not Apply
Key Provisions of the Standard
2. Pre-Drill Review 1
Pre-Drill Review
3. What are Silica Hazards?
What Is Crystalline Silica?
What Is Respirable Crystalline Silica?
Crystalline Silica Activity
Silica-Related Diseases
Silicosis
Silicosis Types and Symptoms
Silicosis Activity
Who Is Exposed to Silica Hazards?
Impact of OSHA’s Respirable Crystalline Silica Rule
4. Pre-Drill Review 2
Pre-Drill Review
5. Types of Control Methods
Hazard Identification
Worksite Analysis
General Methods of Control
Wet Dust Suppression
Wet Methods Activity
Dust Collection Systems
VDC System Selection
Respiratory Protection
Ventilated Booths
Control Methods for Common Equipment and Tasks
6. Pre-Drill Review 3
Pre-Drill Review
7. Conclusion
Summary
References
Benefits OSHA Education School’s Respirable Crystalline Silica Awareness for General Industry training expands upon common silica and respirable crystalline silica dust considerations to share hazards, control, and best practices for the workplace. Upon successful completion of this course, participants can expect to:
Have a more thorough and up-to-date understanding of silica in the work environment
Be able to distinguish basic hazards, evaluation, and control techniques
Understand OSHA’s new requirements surrounding respirable crystalline silica
Know where to obtain a copy of the new regulations
All course participants must complete the full course to receive 0.1 CEU credits. Participants must achieve a score of 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.