Crystalline Silica Awareness

Breathing is an act we often take for granted. Sometimes, what we breathe in can harm our bodies and cause lasting damage. That’s definitely true of crystalline silica. In this course, you’ll learn what it is, where it is, how to avoid exposure and what to do if you are exposed. This course is intended for anyone who works with or around crystalline silica.

This online Crystalline Silica Awareness course covers the following topics:

• What is crystalline silica and where can you find it?
• Recognize the health effects and symptoms of crystalline silica exposure and the steps you can take to prevent them.
• Recognize materials that cause crystalline silica to be present.
• Identify ways to protect yourself when working with crystalline silica.
• Know appropriate first aid measures for dealing with crystalline silica exposure.

Approximately 30 Minutes

Testing conducted throughout this online crystalline silica awareness course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Participants are able to repeat the course two times if the pass mark is not achieved on the first attempt. Print materials for this course can be accessed online.

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available to download and print.