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Silice cristalline pour les employés de la construction
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.
Une fois ce cours en ligne terminé avec succès, un certificat d'achèvement sera disponible en téléchargement et pour impression.
Détails du cours
Durée du cours
Ce cours durera environ 30 minutes
Note de passage
Pour réussir cette formation, vous devez obtenir 80% ou version supérieure au quiz
Certificat
À l'issue de la réussite de ce cours, un certificat à votre nom sera stocké sur votre profil et disponible à l'impression
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