Silica in Construction for Competent Persons or Supervisor Training

Silica particles, particularly crystalline silica, are dangerous, especially when they become airborne and are small enough to be inhaled. Prolonged exposure increases the risk of developing respiratory diseases and can significantly impact overall health. To protect those working with silica materials, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has set safety regulations.

This training course covers OSHA regulations for silica exposure to help employers and employees maintain workplace safety. Hazmat School offers affordable online training for companies and individuals to ensure safe operations when performing jobs with hazardous materials. In this course, you will learn the risks of silica dust inhalation, measures to prevent exposure and how to respond if an exposure happens.

Silica in Construction — Online Competent Person Training

This online training course uses a SCORM presentation with audio and video to instruct participants about silica dust and its dangers. After taking the course, participants receive a Silica in Construction certification signifying their ability to handle this hazardous material safely on job sites. The specifics of the class are as follows:

• 2 hours long
• 30 days of access to complete
• $40 per person (group discounts and discounts for government employees available)

The main advantage of this online class is that all participants have the flexibility to complete the course within their schedules. They are given a 30-day period in which they have access to the training materials, and during this time, they can complete instruction at their own pace without leaving home. Course participants also have access to 24/7 help from remote instructors to answer any questions.

Individuals who take the course benefit from the ability to advance their careers while remaining in compliance with OSHA mandates.

Course Objectives:

1. Identify OSHA’s new Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard in Construction and its principal requirements.
2. Explain what respirable crystalline silica is and the health hazards associated with it.
3. Know the specific tasks in the workplace that could result in exposure to respirable crystalline silica.
4. Know the types of control measures and respiratory protection for respirable crystalline silica.
5. Recognize employer responsibilities and employee rights under the standard on respirable crystalline silica.
6. Know the purpose of the medical surveillance program intended to monitor workers for exposure to silica.
7. Meets the Cal/OSHA revisions that protect workers engaging in tasks involving natural stone and artificial stone with over 10% crystalline silica. These tasks with high exposure include polishing, grinding and cutting.

What Regulations Does This Course Satisfy?

This crystalline silica competent person online training course is designed to meet the construction safety requirements set by OSHA’s Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard in Construction. The purpose of these OSHA standards is to ensure that all employers, supervisors and other competent personnel follow proper safety protocol for minimizing and addressing workers’ exposure to harmful crystalline silica dust.

Topics Covered

This crystalline silica certification training course covers all of the essential facts and instructions related to crystalline silica risks and compliance with OSHA’s regulations. Topics covered in this course include:

• Following the crystalline silica safety guidelines outlined in OSHA’s 29 CFR 1925.1153
• Assessing employee silica exposure
• The different types of crystalline silica found in construction environments
• What to do in case of silica exposure
• Best practices for preventing heavy silica exposure in construction
• Symptoms of silica exposure
• Proper ventilation, respiration and cleaning protocols for crystalline silica-prone areas
• Components of a proper exposure control plan for construction sites
• How to test the air for silica concentrations

Crystalline silica awareness training courses cover the basic facts and safety protocols related to silica hazards in construction environments. Failure to properly train employers and employees in OSHA’s required crystalline silica safety standards can result in serious health problems for workers and potential legal trouble for employers.

Levels of Training

We offer the two levels of silica safety training required by OSHA, these being:

• Employer, supervisor and competent person training in construction industries
• Construction employee training

All employers and supervisory-level employees must partake in OSHA’s crystalline silica compliance training online or in a classroom setting.

Training Benefits:

Taking this course at Hazmat School provides several advantages, including the following:

• We can set you up with a corporate account so that you will have access to all employees’ course progress and course certificate
• We offer group discounts starting at six employees or more
• We will send you reminder emails
• Send us an email with employee names and emails, and we will take care of the enrollment process for you and send you the invoice
• Employees can take the training together but must log in to their own accounts to complete the exam. That way, they will receive their certification with their name on it.

Course Requirements:

To successfully complete this course, these requirements need to be met:

1. Materials: A computer or tablet with internet access and an email address to create an account. All materials are available online, so you will not need a physical textbook.
2. Grading: At the end of the 2-hour course, participants must take a 10-question multiple-choice or true-false exam. You pass when you achieve a score of 75% or better, and you can take the quiz a total of three (3) times.
3. Schedule: You may complete the course according to your schedule within a 30-day period, pausing and resuming the instruction as needed. If the 30-day period expires, you must reenroll.
4. Accreditation, certification and CEUS: The OSHA regulations state that employers in construction have their supervisory employees and other competent persons receive silica dust training to keep employees safe in areas where silica dust is present. After course completion, participants receive an electronic  certificate immediately.

Who Should Take This Class?

Our Silica in Construction course offers online training for employers, supervisors and competent persons that covers nearly all places of employment where a person may be exposed to silica or in charge of anyone exposed to rock, concrete and similar dusts.

To help you determine whether to register for this class, consider these industries where employees are potentially exposed to silica dust:

• Construction: Many tasks involving construction materials such as concrete, tiles and bricks generate dust that contains silica. Construction workers involved in activities like cutting, grinding or drilling stone are at high risk of silica exposure.
• Mining: Employees in the mining of silica — such as sand mining — and other minerals that contain silica may breathe it in.
• Manufacturing: Industries that manufacture glass, ceramics or concrete products often involve processes that generate silica dust.
• Road construction and maintenance: Activities such as asphalt mixing, concrete work and road grinding can generate silica dust, leaving workers in this industry exposed.
• Agriculture: Certain agricultural activities, including tilling soil or handling silica-containing materials, can lead to exposure.
• Stone cutting and polishing: Workers in stone fabrication shops are at risk when cutting or polishing materials like granite or marble.
• Glass production: Employees involved in the production and finishing of glass products are often exposed to silica dust.

Why Choose Hazmat School for OSHA Silica Training?

There are several reasons why Hazmat School should be your go-to for silica certification training, including:

• Comprehensive training: At Hazmat School, we offer comprehensive CEUS training that helps employers comply with state and federal safety regulations.
• Flexibility: With 24/7 course availability for a month, our silica training online courses are user-friendly and flexible with your workforce’s schedule.
• Easy registration: When you choose our courses, registering for an account with us is simple.
• Affordability: Our courses are affordable, as we charge less than many other companies that provide similar classes.
• Around-the-clock support: We have experienced remote instructors available to help 24/7, which sets us apart from competitors.

Enhance Safety With Our Silica Training Course

If you are an employer working in construction, this silica training course is an excellent option to maintain regulatory compliance and make sure your employees have the knowledge they need to stay safe on the job site. Schedule your crystalline silica training certification course with us today and start building a safer working environment.