Occupational Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica
e-Learning
About the eLearning Course
Occupational Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica is designed to meet the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1053. It covers information mandated by the standard, including health effects, hazard recognition, exposure limits, personal protection, and medical surveillance.
Target Audience
Operators, technicians, and other professionals who require knowledge to operate and maintain facilities safely and effectively.You Will Learn
Participants will learn how to:
- Describe crystalline silica characteristics.
- List activities where workers are likely to have exposure to respirable crystalline silica.
- Explain some of the health effects of respirable crystalline silica overexposure.
- Describe signs and symptoms of silica dust exposure.
- Explain representative sampling and the exposure limits for silica dust.
- Describe engineering controls used to reduce exposure to silica dust.
- Explain when and what type of personal protective equipment is required for working in a silica dust environment.
- Outline the purpose and scope of medical surveillance.
