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Respirable Crystalline Silica For General Industry

Name: Respirable Crystalline Silica for General Industry
Brand: OSHA Education School
Price: 39 USD
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The Respirable Crystalline Silica for General Industry safety course is an intermediate-level online course that teaches learners the fundamentals of OSHA's respirable crystalline silica standard, as defined in 29 CFR 1910.1053. This course covers the fundamentals of silica dust and respirable crystalline silica dust that may be encountered during routine industrial activities and is more in-depth than the introductory-level training. The Respirable Crystalline Silica for General Industrial course is meant to provide learners with a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of the magnitude of silica dust and the problems associated with it in the general industry sector. This programme teaches risk identification, exposure control, recognition, and evaluation in order to assist minimise hazards at all levels.

Include: Certificate of Completion
Duration: 1 hours and 10 minutes
Languages: English
Level: Intermediate

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The Respirable Crystalline Silica for General Industry safety course from OSHA Education School is an intermediate-level online training designed to teach participants the essential elements of OSHA’s respirable crystalline silica standard, as established by 29 CFR 1910.1053. This course covers the basics of silica dust and respirable crystalline silica dust that may be encountered during general industry activities and is more comprehensive in nature than the introductory-level training. OSHA Education School’s Respirable Crystalline Silica for General Industry training is designed to offer participants a thorough and updated understanding of the enormity of silica dust and its related concerns to the general industry sector. Teaching identification, exposure control, recognition, and evaluation, this training is designed to help mitigate risks at all levels. Specific course topics include the following: Introduction to silica and respirable crystalline silica Background Definitions Activities OSHA has identified as particularly concerning in relation to respirable crystalline silica The importance of hazard recognition, medical surveillance, air monitoring, signs and labels, housekeeping

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1. 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

Schedule for General Industry

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

History of Silica Hazards

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: Freezing Temperatures

Wet Methods: Electrical Safety

Wet Methods Activity

Dust Collection Systems

VDC System Selection

Respiratory Protection

Respiratory Protection Program

Respirators and Assigned Protection Factor (APF)

Respiratory Fit Test

APF Respirators

Ventilated Booths

Fans

Hazardous equipment and operations

6. Pre-Drill Review 3

Pre-Drill Review

7. Common Equipment and Tasks

Control Methods for Common Equipment and Tasks

Stationary Masonry Saws

Handheld Power Saws (Any Blade Diameter)

Handheld and Stand-Mounted Drills

Jackhammers and Handheld Powered Chipping Tools

Wet Method Checklist Activity

Handheld Grinders for Uses Other Than Mortar Removal

Crushing Machines

Heavy Equipment and Utility Vehicles

Wet Method Checklist Activity

8. Pre-Drill Review 4

Pre-Drill Review

9. Employer Responsibilities

Employer Responsibilities under the Standard

Permissible Exposure Limit (Pel)

Exposure Assessment

Exposure Assessment Options

Additional Exposure Assessment

Regulated Areas

Methods of Compliance

Methods of Compliance : Written Exposure Control Plan

Respiratory Protection

Housekeeping

Medical Surveillance

Medical Surveillance: Initial Examination

Medical Surveillance: Periodic Examinations

Medical Surveillance Activity

Medical Surveillance: Information and Additional Exams

Communication of Hazards to Employees

Recordkeeping

10. Pre-Drill Review 5

Pre-Drill Review

11. Conclusion

Summary

OSHA’s On-Site Consultation Program

Review

References

Benefits

Who Needs Respirable Crystalline Silica For General Industry?

The Respirable Crystalline Silica for General Industry course is ideal for all those who routinely work near, around, or may be otherwise exposed to silica and/or respirable crystalline dust. This intermediate-level course is especially ideal for managerial-level employees, as it provides training above the introductory-level. Specific industries in which individuals will benefit from this course include the following: Asphalt roofing materials Concrete products Cut stone Dental laboratories Foundries Jewelry Porcelain enameling Pottery Railroads Ready-mix concrete Shipyards Structural clay products Support activities for oil and gas operations & more