Working around known sources of Asbestos fibres and Silica Dust present dangers to your health. To protect yourself, specific personal protective equipment, best practices, and strategies must be used. This course walks you through these requirements for both Asbestos and Silica.
Information relating to Asbestos and Silica will be presented in four chapters:
Chapter 1: Defining Asbestos and Silica Dusts
Chapter 2: Comparing Health Hazards
Chapter 3: Establishing a Safe Workplace
Chapter 4: Employer and Employee Responsibilities
Upon completion, you will be presented with a final exam to test your knowledge.
In this training, we’ll discuss the various methods, controls, and equipment used to protect yourself against these dangerous particles in the workplace. By the end of this course, you should be able to:
Define asbestos and silica and where they may be found
Recognize the health impacts of exposure to these particles
Identify engineering and administrative controls used to protect you against asbestos and silica dust
Understand what PPE is required
Explain procedures in the event of accidental exposure
This course was created using standards that will allow playback on most internet capable devices with standard web browsing capabilities including Apple’s iTouch, iPad, and iPhone, as well as most other smart phones and tablets including those with Android and Windows operating systems.
Duration
Average Completion Time
Completion times vary depending on the number of times the information is viewed prior to finishing the course. The average completion time is 60 minutes.
Testing
Knowledge Assessment
Testing is conducted in this online course to reinforce the information presented. You are provided three opportunities to achieve a passing mark of 80% or greater.
Certificate
Certificate of Completion
Upon successful completion of this course, a certificate will be available to download and print. You can access your certificate through your online account.