Overview & Objectives
The Cotton Dust Awareness for General Industry from Exceed Safety offers introductory-level training regarding the dangers of Cotton Dust and how they may often be overlooked as the potential source of a problem. This course shows participants how to deal with Cotton Dust and focuses on the OSHA standard surrounding it as covered by Subpart Z 29 CFR 1910.1043.
Exceed Safety’s Cotton Dust Awareness for General Industry training is designed to aid participants in risk mitigation surrounding Cotton Dust and how to avoid the potential of brown lung disease. Participants will learn the many ways Cotton Dust can prove harmful and essential safety methods for all personnel. Specific course topics include the following:
- Properties of Cotton Dust
- Exposure to Cotton Dust
- Health hazards associated with Cotton Dust
- Safety requirements for Cotton Dust
Specific industry terms covered throughout the course include the following:
- OSHA
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Chemical Abstract Service (CAS)
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
- Permissible exposure limits (PEL)
