Exposure to respirable crystalline silica dust can have serious health impacts on workers and anyone in the vicinity. Therefore, it's essential that those working in industries like construction, quarrying, slate works, foundries, potteries, stonemasonry are aware of the hazards and risks and can effectively manage them.
This UKATA Approved Control of Silica and Other Workplace Dust Awareness training course provides you with the knowledge needed to identify the hazards and risks associated with respirable crystalline silica dust (RCS) and decide on control measures needed to reduce them. It explains how to carry out a risk assessment in your workplace and will explain how you can use the assess, control, review (ACR) model to manage the health hazards in your workplace.
While this UKATA Approved Control of Silica and Other Workplace Dust Awareness training course focuses on respirable crystalline silica dust, the techniques provided can be applied when managing other hazardous dusts, including wood dust.
Who Should Attend
Everyone involved in construction activities has the responsibility to manage the associated health risks, including the health risks associated with construction and mineral processing dust exposure. This respirable crystalline silica dust is designed for anyone working in conditions where their work activities may expose them to respirable crystalline silica dust, including:
- Employers
- Managers and supervisors
- Employees
- Designers and principle designers
- Contractors and principle contractors
- Small builders
Course Covers
Introduction to Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) Awareness - Understand what silica is, how RCS is generated, its health effects, and the industries and tasks most at risk of exposure.
Risk Assessment - Learn how to identify hazards, evaluate risks, and apply the hierarchy of control to reduce exposure to silica and other dusts.
Managing Health Risks - Explore practical strategies for controlling dust exposure, including engineering controls, safe work practices, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
The Assess, Control, Review (ACR) Model - Discover a structured approach to managing workplace health risks through ongoing assessment, control implementation, and regular review.
This UKATA Approved Control of Silica and Other Workplace Dust Awareness training course highlights the serious health risks associated with respirable crystalline silica (RCS) and other hazardous dusts found in construction and mineral processing environments. It provides participants with the essential knowledge and practical tools needed to recognise hazards, understand the risks, and implement effective control measures in line with legal and best practice standards.
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