Management of Respirable Crystalline Silica and Construction Dust eLearning Course
Learn how to identify silica and construction dust hazards, control exposure, and work safely – anytime, anywhere.
Construction and maintenance activities frequently generate hazardous dust that can present serious health risks if not properly managed. Materials such as concrete, brick, stone, mortar, wood, and plaster can release harmful airborne particles when cut, drilled, ground, or otherwise disturbed.
This Management of Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) and Construction Dust eLearning course has been designed to provide learners with essential awareness of dust hazards in the workplace. The course explains how exposure occurs, the health effects associated with inhalation of dust, and the key control measures required to reduce risk and improve site safety standards.
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is suitable for anyone who may be exposed to respirable crystalline silica or construction dust as part of their work, including:
- Construction operatives and labourers
- Tradespeople and contractors
- Maintenance and refurbishment workers
- Site supervisors and managers
- Facilities and building management staff
- Subcontractors working on construction sites
Course Overview
By completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Understand what respirable crystalline silica (RCS) is and where it is commonly found
- Identify common construction dust hazards
- Recognise the short and long-term health risks associated with dust exposure
- Understand how hazardous dust is generated and inhaled
- Apply effective control measures to minimise exposure
- Understand the hierarchy of control in relation to dust management
- Recognise individual and employer responsibilities
- Follow safe working practices to reduce workplace risk
This course supports compliance with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations by providing awareness-level training on the identification and management of hazardous construction dusts in the workplace.
This flexible online training course can be completed at your own pace, making it ideal for individuals and businesses looking for cost-effective compliance training. The course includes interactive content and assessment questions to reinforce learning outcomes.
Course Details
- Duration - Approx. 60 minutes (self-paced)
- Access - Available for 6 months after purchase
- Assessment - Multiple-choice test (3 attempts allowed)
- Certificate - Immediate proof of completion
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