This course is designed to ensure workers who work directly with silica containing products understand:
- Hazards associated with silica
- Expectations for handling silica
- How to protect themselves – PPE and basic procedures
Duration: 2 hours, 3 hours with Mock-up/Suit-up
Method of Instruction: Classroom/Mock-up Demonstration
Max Class Size: 12 Students
EOCP CEU's: N/A
Call 250-751-4295 for further detail or questions.
NOTE: All courses can be tailored to include company specific information
Course Outline / Syllabus
SILICA AWARENESS & ECP
- What is Silica?
- Where is Silica found?
- Exposure Limits and ALARA concept
- Hazards of silica and how silica gets into the body
- Hazard ratings and levels of risk
- Respirator requirements & cartridges
- How to control exposure to silica
- Complete review of Company Specific Exposure Control Plan (ECP) as review of above
Optional Content – Add 45 to 60 minutes to course
- Mock-up/ Demonstration by Participants
- Suiting up demonstration in Tyvek and respirator