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OSHA Silica Awareness Training
- In accordance with Federal OSHA Regulations 29 CFR 1910.1053 and 29 CFR 1926.1153
- Available in:
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Español - Access your learning from any place, at any time, on any device
- Progress at your own pace with a mobile-friendly program
- Instantly download your certificate upon completion
- Engage with audio narration for on-the-go study
- Delivered through SCORM packages, online platforms, virtual classrooms, or in-person events
CEU:
0.2
0.2
Single-Seat Price
$39.99
2 Hour(s) Course
$39.99
$39.99
Bulk Buying
Employee
Per Seat
2-10
$39.59
11-20
$39.19
21-50
$38.79
51-100
$37.99
101-250
$37.19
251-500
$36.79
501-1000
$35.99
| Employee | Per Seat |
|---|---|
| 2-10 | $39.59 |
| 11-20 | $39.19 |
| 21-50 | $38.79 |
| 51-100 | $37.99 |
| 101-250 | $37.19 |
| 251-500 | $36.79 |
| 501-1000 | $35.99 |
Course Facts
Training Duration
2 Hour(s)
Learning Type
100% online, available 24/7
Course Access Validity
3-month completion timeline, 1-year access to training materials.
Device Support
Certificate Validity
36 months, before a refresher is required.
OSHA Silica Awareness Training Course Syllabus
This Silica Awareness course consists of 3 lessons. Students are required to take each lesson in sequential order as listed below.
Lessons
Introduction
Lesson 1: Introduction to Silica
- Define silica and explain the difference between crystalline and amorphous silica.
- Describe respirable crystalline silica and its occupational health hazards.
- Summarize silicosis types and long-term lung disease risks from silica exposure.
- Identify common sources of silica dust in construction, mining, manufacturing, and other industries.
Lesson 2: Regulatory Overview
- Explain OSHA silica standards for the general industry (29 CFR 1910.1053) and construction (29 CFR 1926.1153).
- Define the silica action level (AL) and permissible exposure limit (PEL).
- Provide guidance for exposure control methods under Silica Table 1.
- Discuss respiratory protection, monitoring, sample analysis, and hazard communication requirements.
Lesson 3: Exposure Control Plan
- Guide learners to prepare and implement a written silica exposure control plan.
- Cover housekeeping practices, medical surveillance, and recordkeeping obligations.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA silica standards in construction and general industry.
Final Examination
Frequently Asked Questions
The course meets and exceeds the compliance requirements of OSHA’s Respirable Crystalline Silica Standards for the General Industry (29 CFR 1910.1053) and the Construction Industry (29 CFR 1926.1153).
This Silica Awareness Training is important because it:
- Provides foundational knowledge to identify and address risks from respirable crystalline silica exposure on worksites.
- Helps participants recognize silica dust hazards and understand their impact on worker health and safety.
- Supports safe operations by teaching strategies to reduce silica dust exposure and comply with OSHA silica standards.
- Contributes to a safer, more compliant workplace by raising awareness of silica-related lung diseases and prevention methods.
- Fully aligned with OSHA silica standards for construction (29 CFR 1926.1153) and general industry (29 CFR 1910.1053).
- Developed by experienced safety professionals with in-depth knowledge of silica dust hazards and prevention strategies.
- Learners receive a certificate of completion immediately after passing the course.
- Flexible delivery options: online, in-person, and virtual training available to fit employer schedules and team needs.
- Construction workers exposed to dust from cutting, grinding, or drilling concrete, masonry, or stone.
- Mining and oil and gas extraction employees handling silica-containing materials.
- Stone countertop fabricators and masonry professionals.
- Foundry and manufacturing workers exposed to silica dust.
- Safety officers, supervisors, and compliance managers overseeing silica dust exposure.
There are no prerequisites for this course.
OSHA silica regulations do not specify a set training renewal frequency.
Industry best practices recommend refresher training at least once every three years or when exposure conditions change.
Certificate of Completion: Immediately after passing the final exam, you can download, save, or print your certificate in PDF format.
Validity: The course certificate is valid for three years.
Renewal: Simply take this course in 36 months to maintain compliance and stay current on best practices for silica safety.
Choose Your Ideal Training Format:
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SCORM Package
Virtual Instructor-Led
$199.00/Seat (minimum 10 seats)
Client-Site In-Person
$750.00/Seat (minimum 10 seats)
Dennis Walter
Construction Worker
“Good detailed short course. Gives good information and is a reasonable price as well.”
Ted Rodney
General Construction Laborer
“Enjoyed the course. It was interesting and the animations explaining some of the points were well put together.”
Kyle Austin
Project Supervisor
"This course provided a clear and straightforward explanation of the significance of silica hazards in our workplace and also highlighted the consequences for not taking them seriously."
Roger Philips
Building Site Worker
"I successfully finished this silica awareness course, and I highly recommend it to others."
Jeremy Frank
Masonry Laborer
"The course provided me with exactly what I needed for my job and I am sure that I will be better prepared to handle any issues now."
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