Crystalline Silica
Gain the understanding needed to assess crystalline silica exposure and implement effective controls to support workplace safety.
Health & Safety
Understand:
- crystalline silica and materials that contain it
- the health risks associated with silica dust exposure (signs and symptoms)
- WHS duties and responsibilities related to silica risk
- how to determine if work involves processing of crystalline silica substances
- high risk activities and how to assess exposure risks
- control measures for managing exposure to respirable crystalline silica
the importance of training, air and health monitoring in the workplace
- the need for continuous safety through regular reviews and worker involvement.