OSHA Courses

Crystalline Silica in Construction

Description

This course will train workers on OSHA’s §1926.1153 Respirable Crystalline Silica standard, how to work safely and comply with the standard, and what employers/employees need to do to be safe. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a Rule to curb lung cancer, silicosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and kidney disease in America’s workers by limiting their exposure to respirable crystalline silica.

Objectives

Explain what respirable crystalline silica is and the health hazards associated with it.
Recognize employer responsibilities and employee rights under the standard on respirable crystalline silica.

Topics Include

OSHA’s Crystalline Silica Rule for Construction.
Who is affected by the construction standard?
Identifying the materials and tasks that create silica hazards.
The dust-generating operations that will be undertaken and how the employer plans to control the dust (the silica control plan).
Working safely with silica, including proper use of equipment, protective clothing, and appropriate hygiene practices.
The identity of the competent person designated by the employer to implement the silica control plan and inspect the job site, materials and equipment.
The purpose and description of the medical surveillance program.
OSHA’s Crystalline Silica Rule: General Industry and Maritime

Course Materials

Will be provided.

Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this course.

In-Person Training location held at: 49 West 38th Street, 10th Floor NY

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Duration

4 hours of training (not including class breaks).

Language

English