Crystalline Silica Awareness

By the end of this course, you will be able to: Describe what crystalline silica is, how it can become airborne, and why respirable crystalline silica is a health hazard Identify materials that commonly contain crystalline silicaList industries and processes that commonly generate respirable crystalline silicaList common diseases and potential health effects caused by prolonged exposure to respirable crystalline silica Describe the action level and permissible exposure limit related to respirable crystalline silica exposure Differentiate between engineering controls and administrative controls Describe specific engineering and administrative controls for limiting exposure Identify appropriate personal protective equipment to help prevent exposure Describe common steps to take in case of an exposure emergency