Full course description
Course Introduction
This course is intended for Indiana University employees who are potentially exposed to Respirable Crystalline Silica Dust (RCS). It establishes methods and precautions that shall be used by Indiana University personnel where RCS exposures occur. This training is intended for Indiana University community members only. If you need to complete this training as a guest user, you may request access to the course at iuehs@iu.edu.
Learning Outcomes
After completing the modules, you will be able to:
- Be familiar with silica and its risks, exposure routes, and health effects of RCS exposure.
- Understand OSHA guidelines for RCS.
- Recognize control methods, hazard communication, and recordkeeping for RCS.
Module Topics Include
- Silica and relevant OSHA standard
- Responsibilities
- Exposure limits, routes, and health effects
- RCS control plan, control methods, and hazard communication
- RCS Medical surveillance
- RCS recordkeeping
Course Creator
IU Environmental Health and Safety
Length: 11 minutes
Department:
IU Environmental Health and Safety, iuehs@iu.edu
Credit: Certificate of completion
Audience: All IU employees who are potentially exposed to respirable crystalline silica dust.