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Crystalline Silica Awareness for General Industry
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Program Summary
Course Length: 30 minutes
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 workers on how to protect themselves from the dangers of crystalline silica dust. Specifically, it covers 29 CFR 1910.1053, OSHA's Respirable Crystalline Silica Rule for General Industry.
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Recognize workplace tasks that could result in exposure to crystalline silica
- Identify health hazards caused by exposure
- 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
Outline:
Crystalline Silica for General Industry covers the following topics:
Introduction to Crystalline Silica
- What is Crystalline Silica?
- Occupational Exposure
- Health Hazards (silicosis, lung cancer, kidney disease, autoimmune disorders)
- Hazard Communication
Exposure Control
- Permissible Exposure Limit
- Exposure Assessment (performance option, scheduled monitoring option, reassessment of exposures, employee notification)
- Regulated Areas
- Methods of Compliance
- Written Exposure Control Plan
- Respiratory Protection
- Housekeeping
Medical Surveillance
- What is the Purpose?
- Examinations
- Medical Report
- Medical Opinion