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Crystalline Silica for Construction Employees
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) indicates around two million construction laborers are exposed to crystalline silica. This ubiquitous mineral can cause serious health problems if its dust is not properly managed.
As per the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), nearly two million construction employees face exposure to crystalline silica, an abundant mineral whose airborne dust can lead to severe health concerns if not properly regulated.
The Crystalline Silica for Construction Employees course is designed to augment workers’ knowledge about protecting themselves from the risks posed by crystalline silica dust. It provides a detailed overview of 29 CFR 1926.1153, the OSHA’s Respirable Crystalline Silica Rule for Construction.
Upon successful completion of the Crystalline Silica for Construction Employees course, students will be equipped to:
- Identify workplace activities that might lead to exposure.
- Recognize health risks associated with exposure.
- Understand various ways of communicating crystalline silica hazards: labels, safety data sheets, and signs.
- Implement exposure control methods to safeguard themselves from the dust’s effects.
- Explain the role of a competent person in managing exposure.
- Understand the objective of OSHA’s mandatory medical surveillance program.
This online course on Crystalline Silica for Construction Employees includes the following topics:
- Defining Crystalline Silica?
- Occupational Exposure Risks
- Health Hazards
- Communicating Hazards
- Specific Method for Exposure Control: Table 1
- Alternative Ways to Control Exposure
- Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL)
- Evaluating Exposure
- Respiratory Protection Measures
- Compliance Methods
- Housekeeping Practices
- Written Plan for Exposure Control
- Purpose and Importance
- Medical Examinations
- Medical Report Details
- Medical Opinion and Recommendations
Introduction to Crystalline Silica
Managing Exposure
Medical Surveillance
Estimated time – 30 minutes
Testing conducted in this online Crystalline Silica for Construction Employees course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A score of 80% must be achieved to obtain a certificate of completion. Participants are able to repeat the course twice if the qualifying score is not achieved.
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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