Respirable Crystalline Silica For Construction

Overview & Objectives

The California Respirable Crystalline Silica for Construction training from Exceed Safety is a 60-minute course designed to teach participants about respirable crystalline silica, also known as silica dust.

Participants can expect to learn the situations in which respirable crystalline silica may be encountered in the workplace, as well as California/OSHA’s respirable crystalline silica standard as it pertains to the Construction industry.

This online training describes the nature of respirable crystalline silica, as well as what employees can do to mitigate the risk of potential health and safety hazards, as well as their employer’s responsibilities.

Exceed Safety California Respirable Crystalline Silica for Construction training is designed to teach participants about the hazards and risks associated with respirable crystalline silica in the Construction sector, as well as how to mitigate potential risks. Specific course topics include the following:

• Information about what respirable silica is and why it is dangerous
• Explanations of the types of control measures and respiratory protection for workers at risk of exposure to respirable crystalline silica
• Easy-to-understand descriptions of employer responsibilities and employee rights under the California/OSHA standard for respirable crystalline silica
• Practical tips to put your learning into context
• Knowledge checks throughout to measure your understanding
• Links to additional California/OSHA and industry resources