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Silica Dust Awareness in Construction

This course equips construction workers and supervisors with a thorough understanding of the hazards posed by respirable crystalline silica dust on the jobsite, grounded in OSHA's Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard for Construction (29 CFR 1926.1153). Learners will explore health risks, regulatory requirements, exposure control strategies, and employer obligations—so every worker can return home safe and every site stays compliant.

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What you'll learn

Identify what respirable crystalline silica is, where it is found on construction sites, and which common tasks generate hazardous dust levels [S3, S9]
Recognize the serious health consequences of silica exposure, including silicosis, lung cancer, COPD, and kidney disease [S3, S4, S9]
Understand the key provisions of OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1153, including the PEL of 50 μg/m³ and the action level of 25 μg/m³ [S2, S5, S6]
Apply Table 1 exposure control methods—water suppression, local exhaust ventilation, and vacuum dust collection—to the 18 specified construction tasks [S3, S6, S7]
Describe the three compliance pathways: Table 1, Objective Data, and Scheduled Air Monitoring [S2, S3]
Explain employer obligations including the Written Exposure Control Plan, competent person designation, housekeeping restrictions, and recordkeeping [S3, S4, S7]
Identify medical surveillance requirements and the proper selection, use, and care of respirators when engineering controls alone are insufficient [S4, S8, S10]

Who this course is for

Construction workers who cut, grind, drill, or crush silica-containing materials such as concrete, brick, stone, and mortar [S3]Construction site supervisors and foremen responsible for implementing exposure control plans and overseeing Table 1 compliance [S4, S7]Safety officers and competent persons designated to manage the Written Exposure Control Plan on covered construction sites [S3, S4]Small construction business owners seeking to understand their compliance obligations under 29 CFR 1926.1153 [S2, S7]

Course content

4 modules · 15 lessons · lesson 1 free
1 · Module 1: What Is Silica Dust and Why Does It Matter?3 lessons
Crystalline Silica in Construction MaterialsFree preview
Common Construction Tasks That Generate Silica Dust
History of Silica Hazard Recognition
2 · Module 2: Health Effects of Silica Exposure3 lessons
Silicosis: An Incurable Lung Disease
Beyond Silicosis: Lung Cancer, COPD, and Kidney Disease
Scale of the Problem and Rule Impact
3 · Module 3: OSHA's Silica Standard (29 CFR 1926.1153)4 lessons
Key Definitions: PEL, Action Level, and Scope
Three Compliance Pathways: Table 1, Objective Data, and Air Monitoring
Table 1 Deep Dive: Tasks, Controls, and Respirator Requirements
Employer Obligations Beyond Exposure Controls
4 · Module 4: Exposure Controls, PPE, and Medical Surveillance5 lessons
Engineering and Work Practice Controls
Respirator Selection, Fit, and Care
Medical Surveillance: Who Needs It and What It Involves
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  • No prior experience required — suitable for all skill levels
  • A device with internet access (computer, tablet, or phone)
  • English language proficiency for EN version
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