Silica Awarenss
Course overview
Silica is the biggest risk to construction workers after asbestos. Heavy and prolonged exposure to RCS can cause lung cancer and other serious respiratory diseases. HSE commissioned estimates it was responsible for the death of over 500 construction workers in 2005.
This training can help you identify and reduce the risk associated with the hazardous dust.
course objectives
Upon successful completion of the course, delegates will be able to:
Understand what silica dust is.
How to carry out a risk assessment to reduce the risks.
The importance of using the correct PPE and how to wear it correctly.
Course Length
Half day.
Course Outcome
On completion of this course, candidates will receive a CTC Ltd certificate, valid for 3 years.