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Silica Safety in Industrial and Construction Environments

The Silica Safety in Industrial and Construction Environments online course is dedicated to educating about the potential dangers associated with silica dust, discussing the OSHA guidelines for both industrial and construction settings, and teaching employees how they can ensure their safety in silica dust-prone work environments.

Silica Safety in Industrial and Construction Environments

COURSE OVERVIEW

The Silica Safety in Industrial and Construction Environments online course aims to emphasize the risks associated with silica dust and provide a comprehensive guide to the OSHA regulations for industrial and construction sectors. It also focuses on teaching employees the measures they can take to safeguard themselves from silica dust in their workplaces.

Exposure to silica dust can lead to serious health complications, and in some extreme cases, can be fatal. Annually, more than two million workers come into contact with this substance in their line of work. To protect these workers, OSHA’s Silica Safety Rule has put in place stringent standards.

COURSE TOPICS

The Silica Safety in Industrial and Construction Environments online course encompasses the following topics: 

  • Potential dangers of respirable crystalline silica
  • OSHA’s Silica Safety Guidelines
  • Exposure to silica dust in professional settings
  • A plan for controlling silica dust exposure
  • Control systems, safe work protocols and PPE
  • Medical monitoring and record maintenance
  • And more

ONLINE COURSE DURATION

Estimated at 45 minutes

PASS MARK

Testing implemented throughout this online course aims to reinforce the provided information. A minimum score of 80% is required to pass this course. Participants are allowed three attempts to achieve the passing score. A comprehensive student manual, which serves as a valuable reference for future use and knowledge retention, is available for download and printing.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion can be downloaded and printed as a proof of your accomplishment.

COURSE PREVIEW

Course Details

Course Length

This course will take roughly 45 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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