CPCSIL4001 – Supervise and manage work with products and materials generating respirable crystalline silica

This unit of competency, CPCSIL4001 – Supervise and manage work with products and materials generating respirable crystalline silica

specifies the skills and knowledge required to supervise and manage those
working with products and materials that generate respirable crystalline silica (RCS). The unit
includes planning for and supervising the use of compliant plant, tools and equipment to work with
products and materials containing crystalline silica (CS).The unit also includes briefing workers on
compliant work requirements and establishing appropriate risk control measures, so far as
reasonably practical, for potential exposure to RCS. The unit also covers work practices as part of
continuous improvement processes for work health and safety (WHS) when working with products
and materials containing CS.
The unit is suitable for persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU), employers, supervisors
and managers responsible for ensuring the health and safety of employees, contractors and subcontractors
and suppliers when working with products and materials containing CS.
The worksite may be a factory or workshop setting, commercial and residential settings, and/or
construction sites, including demolition sites.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit. Relevant WHS
state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm jurisdictional requirements.

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More information from about Crystalline silica at Safework

Crystalline silica presents a serious risk to health

The course will provide information on:

•Plan and prepare for work.
• Conduct workplace briefings and consultations.
• Implement safety requirements.
• Manage worksite operations.
• Oversee compliant clean-up, maintenance and storage
operations.
• Review workplace operations.