Silica Dust Awareness

About Course

Respirable crystalline silica (RCS) from cutting, drilling and grinding stone, concrete, brick and engineered stone is one of the biggest health risks in construction and manufacturing. Learn the risks and how to control them.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course is general awareness training written from published official guidance. It does not replace training required for your specific job, and it is not an accredited qualification.

What Will You Learn?

  • Identify materials and tasks that produce silica dust Understand the diseases caused by silica Know the workplace exposure limit Use effective controls including water, extraction and RPE

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • What is silica?
  • Health effects
  • The law and exposure limit
  • Controls

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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