Course Overview
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), approximately 295,000 workers are exposed to crystalline silica, a common mineral whose dust can lead to serious medical issues if exposure is not limited.
This course is designed to educate employers on how to protect their employees from the dangers of crystalline silica dust. Specifically, it covers 29 CFR 1910.1053, OSHA, Respirable Crystalline Silica Rule for General Industry.
Upon successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- Recognize workplace tasks that could result in exposure to crystalline silica.
- Identify health hazards caused by exposure to crystalline silica.
- Recall the various methods of communicating crystalline silica hazards: labels, safety data sheets and signs.
- Apply exposure control measures to protect themselves from the effects of crystalline silica dust.
- Explain the purpose of OSHA's required medical surveillance program.