Learn how to manage respirable crystalline silica dust exposure in construction and manufacturing workplaces.

Silica dust has been a long-standing health hazard that has caused a great deal of disease and death. Inhaling dust that contains silica particles can build up in the lungs over many years and scar them, resulting in silicosis.

In May 2023, Australia's first Silica Dust code of practice for the construction industry was introduced. Our Silica Code of Practice Awareness course, details how to eliminate or minimise exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) at work and meet your obligations under the code of practice.

This course has 10 parts:

• About Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS)
• RCS Codes of Practice
• Planning RCS work
• Worker consultation
• Identifying RCS hazards
• Selecting RCS risk controls
• Implementing RCS risk controls
• Respiratory protective equipment
• House-keeping and RCS
• Air & Health Monitoring

The course requires:

• Access to the internet
• A computer, tablet or mobile device

Note: The multimedia is delivered in English but the scripts and assessments can be converted into any language.

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