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Last Update: April 28, 2025

Course Completion Notice: To complete the course and download your certificate, you must view all content, pass all quizzes, and succeed in the final exam. Multiple attempts are allowed for quizzes and the final exam.

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Basics of Silica

Training Package

Each employee who requires training must have their own training package, which includes:

  • Basics of Silica Training Course
  • Basics of Silica Final Test
  • Basics of Silica Certificate Course of Completion

Learners need a minimum of 80% on the final test to pass successfully and will have unlimited attempts to pass.

Course Description

The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to the Basics of Silica, explain how you may be affected as a worker, as well as the responsibilities of your supervisor and employer to ensure you will be protected from potential harmful exposure.

Prerequisite:

None.

Course Duration:

This course will take approximately one hour to complete.

Course Outline

  • Introduction to Silica
  • Health Effects of Silica
  • Legislation
  • Guidelines for the Control of Exposure
  • Classification of Operations

Learning Objectives:

After completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand the health effects of overexposure to silica.
  • Understand the applicable legislation and requirements of employees, employers, and supervisors.
  • Understand the control measures to minimize silica exposure.
  • Understand the different levels of silica exposure and associated risks.

Who Should Take It?

Anyone who is looking to gain knowledge on the dangers associated with working with silica, and the responsibilities each workplace party has in ensuring the safety of others.

Benefit of Online Training:

Online Training with Safety First is fast and effective, some benefits include:

  • Available 24/7
  • Can be completed from home
  • No need to remove employees from work to complete mandatory training
  • Employers can be sure every leaner has received the same quality of training
  • Save on traveling cost
  • No minimum number of participants needed to complete the course

Computer Requirements:

Google Chrome is recommended – In-Private Browser/ Incognito Browsing Preferred

Course Content

  • Basics of Silica
      • MODULE 3 - Legislation
        • Legislation

        • OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT (OHSA)

        • DESIGNATED SUBSTANCES

(O. Reg 490/09 under the OHSA)

        • CONTROL OF EXPOSURE TO TOXIC OR BIOLOGICAL AGENTS

(O. Reg 833 under the OHSA)

        • REGULATION FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

(O. Reg 213/91 under the OHSA)

        • WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION SYSTEM (WHMIS) (R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 860 under the OHSA)

      • MODULE 4 - Guidelines for the Control of Exposure
        • Guidelines for the Control of Exposure

        • THE HEIRARCHY OF CONTROLS

        • THE HEIRARCHY OF CONTROLS:
Eliminating the exposure to Silica

        • THE HEIRARCHY OF CONTROLS:
Substituting exposure to Silica

        • THE HEIRARCHY OF CONTROLS:
Implementing Administrative Controls

        • THE HEIRARCHY OF CONTROLS:
Personal Protective Equipment and Silica Exposure

        • CONTROLLING THE SILICA HAZARD

Last Update: April 28, 2025

Course Completion Notice: To complete the course and download your certificate, you must view all content, pass all quizzes, and succeed in the final exam. Multiple attempts are allowed for quizzes and the final exam.

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