Our Silica awareness training course gives workers and supervisors the knowledge they need to identify and work safely with Silica or materials containing Silica.
The purpose of the training is to ensure workers understand where Silica might be
found and what steps to take to stay safe.
If there are no upcoming scheduled courses for Silica Awareness, please contact us to find out if we can arrange a custom course for you.
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More information from about Crystalline silica at Safework
The course will provide information on:
• Identification, safe handling and appropriate control measures.
• Silica containing materials.
• Naturally occurring Silica.
• What is Silica and where do you find it
• Identification, safe handling and appropriate control measures.
• Silica containing materials.
• Naturally occurring Silica.
• Silica Exposure & the Impact on your Health
• Work Method Statements
• Confirm Job Requirements and Make Preparations
• Identify Hazard
• Risk Management
• Hazard Controls
• Material and Equipment for Silica
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE)
Pre-requisites
NIL
Duration of Course
3 hours
Course Delivery
Training is delivered Face to Face. All training handouts supplied.
PPE Required
Participants are to wear comfortable clothing and closed in shoes.
Assessment
On successful completion of the Silica awareness training course, participants will be issued with a Certificate of Attendance.
Recognition of Prior Learning
All participants are offered the opportunity to apply for RPL. Please refer to the Student Handbook (located in resources) or phone 1300 356 686 for the procedure of how to apply.
USI
From 1st January 2015, it is a requirement when enrolling in a Nationally Recognised training course to have a Unique Student Identifier Number (USI). Certifications cannot be issued until the USI number has been provided and verified.