Overview & Objectives
The California Respirable Crystalline Silica for Construction training from Exceed Safety is a 60-minute course designed to teach participants about respirable crystalline silica, also known as silica dust. Participants can expect to learn the situations in which respirable crystalline silica may be encountered in the workplace, as well as California/OSHA’s respirable crystalline silica standard as it pertains to the Construction industry.
This online training describes the nature of respirable crystalline silica, as well as what employees can do to mitigate the risk of potential health and safety hazards, as well as their employer’s responsibilities.
Exceed Safety California Respirable Crystalline Silica for Construction training is designed to teach participants about the hazards and risks associated with respirable crystalline silica in the Construction sector, as well as how to mitigate potential risks. Specific course topics include the following:
- Information about what respirable silica is and why it is dangerous
- Explanations of the types of control measures and respiratory protection for workers at risk of exposure to respirable crystalline silica
- Easy-to-understand descriptions of employer responsibilities and employee rights under the California/OSHA standard for respirable crystalline silica
- Practical tips to put your learning into context
Knowledge checks throughout to measure your understanding
Links to additional California/OSHA and industry resources
Who Is This Course For?
The California Respirable Crystalline Silica for Construction course from Exceed Safety is an introductory-level online training designed for all employees who may encounter or come into contact with respirable crystalline silica through their daily work practices. Those who may specifically benefit from this course include the following:
- California-based Construction employees
- California-based Construction managers
- California-based Construction supervisors
Features and Benefits
Exceed Safety California Respirable Crystalline Silica for Construction course is designed to be taken online at the participant’s individual pace in about 30 minutes. This course teaches participants about the dangers associated with exposure to respirable crystalline silica, personal safety precautions for both employees and employers, rights and responsibilities as established by Cal/OSHA, and more. Upon successful completion of this course, individuals can expect to:
- Explain what respirable crystalline silica is and the health hazards associated with it
- List the types of construction activities and equipment generally linked to crystalline silica
- Identify the types of control measures and respiratory protection for respirable crystalline silica
- Recognize employer responsibilities and employee rights under the California/OSHA standard on respirable crystalline silica
In Person Training
Exceed Safety California Respirable Crystalline Silica for Construction course is designed to be taken in-person at a designated location. This course may be able to be administered via zoom (call us for more information). This training teaches participants about the dangers associated with exposure to respirable crystalline silica, personal safety precautions for both employees and employers, rights and responsibilities as established by Cal/OSHA, and more. Upon successful completion of this course, individuals can expect to:
- Explain what respirable crystalline silica is and the health hazards associated with it
- List the types of construction activities and equipment generally linked to crystalline silica
- Identify the types of control measures and respiratory protection for respirable crystalline silica
- Recognize employer responsibilities and employee rights under the California/OSHA standard on respirable crystalline silica
