The Cal Respirable Crystalline Silica for Construction online training from ClickSafety is a 30-minute course designed to teach participants about respirable crystalline silica, also known as silica dust. Participants can expect to learn the situations in which respirable crystalline silica may be encountered in the workplace, as well as Cal/OSHA’s respirable crystalline silica standard as it pertains to the Construction industry.

This online training describes the nature of respirable crystalline silica, as well as what employees can do to mitigate the risk of potential health and safety hazards, as well as their employer’s responsibilities.

ClickSafety’s Cal Respirable Crystalline Silica for Construction training is designed to teach participants about the hazards and risks associated with respirable crystalline silica in the Construction sector, as well as how to mitigate potential risks. Specific course topics include the following:

Information about what respirable silica is and why it is dangerous
Explanations of the types of control measures and respiratory protection for workers at risk of exposure to respirable crystalline silica
Easy-to-understand descriptions of employer responsibilities and employee rights under the Cal/OSHA standard for respirable crystalline silica
Practical tips to put your learning into context
Knowledge checks throughout to measure your understanding
Links to additional Cal/OSHA and industry resources

The Cal Respirable Crystalline Silica for Construction course from ClickSafety is an introductory-level online training designed for all employees who may encounter or come into contact with respirable crystalline silica through their daily work practices. Those who may specifically benefit from this course include the following:

California-based Construction employees
California-based Construction managers
California-based Construction supervisors

Cal Respirable Crystalline Silica for Construction course is designed to be taken online at the participant’s individual pace in about 30 minutes. This course teaches participants about the dangers associated with exposure to respirable crystalline silica, personal safety precautions for both employees and employers, rights and responsibilities as established by Cal/OSHA, and more. Upon successful completion of this course, individuals can expect to:

Explain what respirable crystalline silica is and the health hazards associated with it
List the types of construction activities and equipment generally linked to crystalline silica
Identify the types of control measures and respiratory protection for respirable crystalline silica
Recognize employer responsibilities and employee rights under the Cal/OSHA standard on respirable crystalline silica