SILICA TRAINING FOR THE COMPETENT PERSON
"16 HOUR SILICA DUST TRAINING FOR THE COMPETENT PERSON"
Course Description:
This new half-day course will provide initial training for persons designated by their construction management to act as the Silica Competent Person for their site(s) or who want to learn more about the role of the competent person under the new OSHA Construction Regulation (29 CFR 1926.1153) for Respirable Crystalline Silica. Participants will acquire knowledge through lecture and real-world interactive examples that will help prepare them to comply with the new silica standard.
Topics Discussed:
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Defining roles, responsibilities, expectations and limitations of both the silica competent and qualified person within company program
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Understanding the main elements of 29 CFR 1926.1153
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Suggested skills and capabilities for the Silica Competent Person per the American Industrial Hygiene Association White Paper
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Understanding regulations elements and applying them to jobsite specific applications