Staying Safe Around Crystalline Silica™
According to OSHA data, silica exposure remains a serious threat to nearly 2.3 million U.S. workers. Crystalline silica has been classified as a human lung carcinogen. Additionally, breathing crystalline silica dust can cause silicosis, which in severe cases can be disabling, or even fatal.
| Type: | eLearning - Safety Classics ID:1813 |
|---|---|
| Course Level: | Foundational |
| Learning Paths: | Workplace Safety |
| Main Topic: | Workplace Safety & Awareness |
| Other Topics: | Personal Protective Equipment |
| Competencies: | Keeping a Safe Workplace |
| Suggested Industry Usage: | Industrial & Manufacturing |
| Subject: | Understanding the Impacts of Silica |
| Source Program: | Stand Alone |
| Languages: | English |
| Trainer Comments: | During 2001-2010, silicosis was recorded as the underlying or contributing cause of death on 1,437 U.S. death certificates. Silica exposure remains a serious threat to nearly two million U.S. workers. |
| Seat Time: | 12 Minutes |
| Interactivity: | Linear navigation, post-assessment and audible narration. |
| Licenses: | Safety TAG License, ASP Full |
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