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- 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 educates employees 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.
- The eLearning course covers the following topics:
- Introduction to Crystalline Silica
- What is it?
- Occupational Exposure
- Health Hazards
- Hazard Communication
- Exposure Control
- Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL)
- Exposure Assessment
- Regulated Areas
- Methods of Compliance
- Respiratory Protection
- Housekeeping
- Written Exposure Control Plan
- Medical Surveillance
- What is the Purpose?
- Examinations
- Medical Report
- Medical Opinion
- Introduction to Crystalline Silica
- After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Recognize workplace tasks that could result in exposure
- 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 the dust
- Explain the purpose of OSHA's required medical surveillance program
- Intended Audience: General industry employees exposed to crystalline silica while on the job.
- Regs Covered: 29 CFR 1910.1053
- Length: 30 minutes
- Language: Available in English or Spanish
- Copyright Date: 2018
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Language: English
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