Awareness Course in Crystalline Silica Exposure Prevention

It was a fantastic course, I really enjoyed it!  Katie 15 April 2019

- Katie - TAE IV -

Completion:                Statement of Attendance

Delivery:                    Classroom

Cost:                             $250 (incl GST)

Duration:                      3 hours                                   

The Training

Silica is a major constituent of many types of sand. It is also a component of concrete, some bricks and rocks (eg granite, slate, sandstone). This hazard can be found in industries such as construction, masonry, mining and foundries.

Breathing in fine crystalline silica dust can cause:

  • Silicosis (an incurable lung disease). Silicosis may develop quickly depending on exposure levels. It is a potentially fatal condition  
  • Lung cancer (associated with silicosis) 
  • Kidney disease 
  • Increased risk of tuberculosis 
  • Possible increased risk of autoimmune diseases.

The Work Health and Safety regulations require that exposure to hazardous substances be prevented where practical.

We provide required to recognise the workplace health and safety risks and hazards inherent in working with crystalline silica containing products and to determine and plan for the implementation of safe systems of work aimed at reducing exposure to within mandatory exposure limits.

Further information regarding Silica may be found at WorkSafe WA click here

Our Trainers are Industry Training Specialists and this Course can be delivered at your workplace or our specialist Training Centre.

Note: the Nationally recognised course 10830NAT - Course in Crystalline Silica Exposure Prevention is not currently available in WA, however we will add this course based on regular enquiry levels. Please contact us with your enquiry!

Note: Silica training services are delivered by Training Momentum Pty Ltd under a Third-Party Agreement with with Alert Force RTO 91826. Certificates are issued by Alert Force after all documentation has been submitted and course fees paid.

Course Content

The Silica Exposure Prevention Course includes training and information on identifying and applying the following knowledge for the safety of workers and bystanders:

  • Identification of crystalline silica containing products
  • Legislation, guidelines and standards
  • Health consequences, hazards and risks due to exposure
  • Exposure standards & systems for prevention of exposure
  • Risk assessments and hazard prevention in Silica work places; applying Hierarchy of Controls

Enrolment

To enrol, please select your preferred date from our course calendar above.

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10830NAT - Course in Crystalline Silica Exposure Prevention

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