Online Silica Awareness

Course Objectives

This Online Silica Awareness Course is designed to raise awareness and develop the knowledge of employees on the hazards and risks posed by silica-containing materials in the everyday working environment. The course provides an overview of the legislative and guidance measures in place to safeguard employees and others affected by work activities involving silica exposure.

Who Should Attend?

There are no specific entry requirements to attend this course, but it is designed for all persons who work with silica-containing materials. Upon successful completion of the course, delegates will be issued a C&C Training Certificate of Attendance. This silica safety training is ideal for anyone looking to enhance their workplace silica awareness and ensure silica exposure prevention.

Course Content

Topics covered on this Silica Awareness and Safety Course include:

• Have an increased awareness of the nature and properties of silica and its effects on health.
• Be familiar with types of materials that contain silica.
• Learn how to avoid the risks of silica exposure at work.
• Understand how to use appropriate workplace precautions for handling silica.
• Undertake work activities in a safe manner by applying silica safety measures.

This Silica Risk Management training ensures that employees are aware of silica safety precautions and can confidently undertake tasks in a manner that reduces health risks.

Delivery

The training is delivered via Microsoft Teams video technology, following the same content and standards as the classroom course. The course includes an assessment, either via our secure online assessment technology or by oral assessment. Silica certification will be provided upon successful completion of the course.

Duration

This 0.5-day online silica awareness course covers everything needed to develop an understanding of silica hazards and ensure a safe working environment.