Respirable Crystalline Silica Safety Awareness Course: Construction | Fortier Loss Control

Respirable Crystalline Silica Safety Awareness Course: Construction

Price: $25.00
Delivery: On Demand (Online, Self-Paced)
Duration: 0.5 Hours
Language: English
Provider: Fortier Loss Control

Contact: (615) 883-2816 | Toll-Free: 877-881-2235
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Memphis Office: 7929 US-70 #4, Memphis, TN 38133
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Course Description

Respirable crystalline silica dust consists of tiny, hazardous particles generated during activities like drilling, crushing, cutting, or grinding rock and masonry. These particles can cause serious medical conditions, including silicosis, lung cancer, and other respiratory diseases, and may even result in death for exposed workers.

According to OSHA, 2.3 million American workers are exposed to respirable crystalline silica, with more than 80% working in the construction industry. This short but impactful course provides critical knowledge to help protect workers from these risks and comply with OSHA’s updated silica standard, which strengthens worker protections through enhanced exposure controls and monitoring.

OSHA’s Updated Silica Standard Includes:

• Exposure identification and sampling procedures.

• Medical evaluations and continued surveillance for exposed workers.

• A lower Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) for silica dust.

• Specific guidelines for common construction tasks known to generate silica.

• Requirements for a written silica exposure control plan.

• Appropriate hazard exposure control methods.

Topics Covered

• Health hazards of respirable crystalline silica exposure.

• OSHA exposure limits and construction tasks identified in Task 1 of the silica standard.

• Exposure assessment options for employers.

• Exposure control options, including engineering and work practice controls.

• Hazard communication and employee training requirements.

End of Course Instructions

Upon successful completion of the course and final exam:

• Students can print their certificate immediately as proof of completion.

Exam Information

• Questions: 10

• Passing Score: 80%

• Quiz Retakes: Unlimited within the course access period.

Why Choose This Course?

• OSHA-compliant, I-CAB recognized content.

• Short, focused 30-minute training for quick completion.

• Accessible 100% online from any device.

• Over 500,000 certifications issued nationwide.