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Crystalline Silica Awareness
The act of respiration is often overlooked. However, the substances we inhale can potentially harm our health and inflict long-term damage. This is certainly the case with crystalline silica. This course will educate you about its nature, its locations, how to evade exposure, and actions to take if exposure occurs. This course is designed for those who handle or work in proximity to crystalline silica.
Respiration is an activity we seldom pay attention to. Yet, the materials we inhale can adversely affect our health and lead to enduring harm. This is particularly true for crystalline silica. In this Crystalline Silica Awareness course, you will be acquainted with its characteristics, its common locations, methods to evade exposure, and necessary steps if exposure does occur. This course is designed for individuals who handle or work in proximity to crystalline silica.
This online Crystalline Silica Awareness course delves into the following topics:
- Understanding crystalline silica and identifying its common sources.
- Recognizing the health implications and symptoms of crystalline silica exposure and measures to prevent them.
- Distinguishing materials that contribute to the presence of crystalline silica.
- Determining protective measures when working with crystalline silica.
- Understanding the appropriate first aid procedures for dealing with crystalline silica exposure.
Approximately 30 Minutes
Testing carried out throughout this online Crystalline Silica Awareness course is devised to reinforce the knowledge imparted. A score of 80% must be achieved to obtain a completion certificate. Participants can retake the course twice if the passing score is not achieved on the first attempt. Course materials can be accessed online for printing.
Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.
Course Details
Course Length
This course will take roughly 30 minutes
Passing Mark
To pass this training course, you need to score 80% or higher on the quiz
Certificate
Upon the successful completion of this course a certificate with your name will be stored on your profile and available to print
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