Silica Awareness - Respirable Crystalline Silica: What You Need to Know*
Michael Benedetto, CHC Training
Crystalline silica is a common mineral found in the earth’s crust. Materials like sand, stone, concrete, and mortar contain crystalline silica. It is also used to make products such as glass, pottery, ceramics, bricks, and artificial stone. To better protect workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica, OSHA implemented two new respirable crystalline silica standards: one for construction and the other for general industry and maritime. OSHA began enforcing most provisions of the standard for construction in 2017 and this course follows the awareness level training requirements as listed in OSHA – CR 1926.1153.

Successful completion of this session will include the receipt of a valid 1-year CHC Training certification in Silica Awareness.

Topics:

OSHA Silica Standard overview

Background and health effects

Specified exposure control methods

Alternative exposure control methods

Respiratory protection

Housekeeping