- 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 employers on how to protect their employees from the dangers of crystalline silica dust. Specifically, it covers 29 CFR 1910.1053, OSHA’s Respirable Crystalline Silica Rule for General Industry.
- J. J. Keller’s Crystalline Silica for General Industry Employers covers the following topics:
- Introduction to Crystalline Silica
- What is Crystalline Silica?
- 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 to crystalline silica
- 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 their employees from the effects of crystalline silica dust
- Explain the purpose of OSHA’s required medical surveillance program
- Intended Audience: Managers and supervisors of 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: 2016 (Rev. 7/16, 5/18)
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Language: Spanish