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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.

Crystalline Silica for Construction Employees

APERÇU DU COURS

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.

SUJETS DU COURS

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:

Introduction to Crystalline Silica

Defining Crystalline Silica?
Occupational Exposure Risks
Health Hazards
Communicating Hazards

Managing Exposure

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

Medical Surveillance

Purpose and Importance
Medical Examinations
Medical Report Details
Medical Opinion and Recommendations

DURÉE DU COURS EN LIGNE

Estimated time – 30 minutes

SCORE DE QUALIFICATION

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.

CERTIFICAT DE RÉALISATION

Une fois ce cours en ligne terminé avec succès, un certificat d'achèvement sera disponible en téléchargement et pour impression.

APERÇU DU COURS