Crystalline Silica Safety Online
Duration:
30 minutes
Required:
Prerequisites:
None
Course Cost:
$0.00
Course mode:
Self-paced online
Intended audience
This course is required for University personnel who may work with or disturb materials containing crystalline silica. Training is required initially.
Description
This course teaches general crystalline silica health hazards, specific tasks in the workplace that could result in exposure to respirable crystalline silica and measures to protect yourself from exposures, including engineering controls, work practices, and the use of respirators. It also covers medical surveillance and the competent person designation.
Regulations and resources
Accommodations and language services
The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations to individuals who need them.
- To request a disability accommodation, please contact the UW Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 (V), 206-543-6452(TTY), or email at dso@uw.edu.
- To request safety training in a language other than English, please contact EH&S training at ehstrain@uw.edu and notify your supervisor. EH&S will work with you and your supervisor to arrange for interpretation or translation services.
- For other accommodation requests, please contact EH&S Training at ehstrain@uw.edu.