OSHA Silica Awareness Training
- In accordance with Federal OSHA Regulations 29 CFR 1910.1053 and 29 CFR 1926.1153
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Our OSHA Silica Awareness Training course is designed to provide an overview of the hazards associated with exposure to respirable crystalline silica (also known as silica dust) and the hazard controls that can be implemented to limit exposure to safe levels.
Silica compounds occur naturally in the environment and can also be produced synthetically. Such naturally occurring compounds or man-made compounds often expose workers to silica dust above the acceptable silica permissible exposure limit (PEL) as specified by the OSHA Respirable Crystalline Silica Standards.
Workers are exposed to respirable crystalline silica in a variety of industries, including construction, mining, oil and gas extraction, stone countertop fabrication, foundries, and other manufacturing settings. Such workers may at a greater risk of contracting silicosis and other lung ailments, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and even cancer.
In order to protect workers, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued respirable crystalline silica standards for the General Industry and Maritime (29 CFR 1910.1053) and the Construction Industry (29 CFR 1926.1153).
The core objective of the OSHA Silica Awareness Training course is to familiarize workers with the hazards associated with exposure to respirable crystalline silica and hazard controls that must be implemented to minimize exposure within safe limits in compliance with OSHA’s respirable crystalline silica standards for the general industry (29 CFR 1910.1053) and the construction industry (29 CFR 1926.1153).
Learning Objectives
After completing the OSHA Silica Awareness Training course, the student will be able to:
- Understand general requirements of OSHA’s Respirable Silica Standards for the General Industry and the Construction Industry;
- Define silica and identify the natural and man-made sources of this compound;
- Recognize the sources of occupational silica exposure for workers;
- List the various diseases caused by exposure to respirable crystalline silica;
- Recall the OSHA-specified action level (AL) and permissible exposure limit (PEL) for respirable crystalline silica;
- Understand the compliance requirements for workers who choose to use specific exposure control methods;
- Understand OSHA’s Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard compliance requirements for workers who choose to use alternate exposure control methods; and
- Understand OSHA requirements relating to exposure control plan, silica relevant respiratory protection, housekeeping, training, and recordkeeping for workers exposed to silica in the workplace.
OSHA Silica Awareness Training Syllabus
This OSHA Silica Awareness Training course consists of 3 lessons. Students are required to take each lesson in sequential order as listed below.
OSHA Silica Awareness Training: Introduction
Lesson 1: Introduction to Silica
This first lesson of the OSHA Silica Awareness Training course defines silica and gives an overview of the types of silica, differentiating between crystalline and amorphous silica, explains respirable crystalline silica, and summarizes the types of health hazards when exposed to silica, explains the types of silicosis, and discusses the sources of occupational silica exposure for workers.
Lesson 2: Regulatory Overview
The lesson covers the general requirements of the OSHA general industry and construction industry respirable crystalline silica standards; provides details about the silica action level (AL) and the silica PEL; and guidance to comply with specified exposure control methods as per Silica Table 1 that includes respiratory protection, monitoring, methods of sample analysis, and hazard communication specifically related to silica.
Lesson 3: Exposure Control Plan
This final lesson gives the learner detailed guidance on preparing and implementing a written silica exposure control plan. This includes housekeeping needs, medical surveillance requirements, and recordkeeping obligations as specified by OSHA’s respirable crystalline silica standards for the construction industry and the 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).
As per OSHA recommendations, all managers, supervisors, technicians, assistants, specialists, and other workers who work with silica-containing minerals and are potentially exposed to respirable crystalline silica at the worksite should enroll for this online safety training course, as they must be aware of the hazards and have knowledge about silica-relevant engineering and work practice controls.
Federal OSHA recommends that employers shall provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to silica hazards. Retraining is required in instances where processes or exposure to silica hazards in the workplace have changed, or an employee shows incompetence in implementing protective measures.
Some states with OSHA state plans may have more stringent re-training or refresher training requirements. Please check with the relevant state authorities or your employer for specific details.
This same OSHA Silica Awareness Training course can be used for re-training/refresher training purposes, as needed.
Please Note: OSHA does not specify how often someone needs to attend this training. Therefore, refresher training is at the employer’s discretion and may be required if there are regulatory changes.
On successful completion of the final examination of the OSHA Silica Awareness Training, you will be able to immediately download, save, or print your Course Completion Certificate in PDF format.
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