This course provides essential training on respirable crystalline silica exposure in construction environments. Aligned with OSHA’s Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard for Construction (29 CFR 1926.1153), it covers silica hazards, exposure controls, PPE, Table 1 tasks, and medical surveillance requirements.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Define what respirable crystalline silica is and where it’s found

• Understand the health risks of silica exposure

• Recognize tasks that generate silica dust

• Apply control methods outlined in OSHA Table 1

• Use appropriate PPE and comply with medical surveillance requirements

Target Audience:

• Concrete workers, masons, and laborers

• Demolition and jackhammer crews

• Tile, brick, and stone cutters

• Drywallers, grinders, and polishers

• Foremen, safety officers, and site supervisors

Course Structure

1. Introduction to Crystalline Silica & OSHA 1926.1153

2. Health Hazards: Silicosis & Other Risks

3. Exposure Sources & High-Risk Tasks

4. OSHA Table 1: Control Methods by Task

5. Engineering Controls, Work Practices & PPE

6. Medical Surveillance & Recordkeeping

7. Final Assessment