OSHA Silica Rule of 2017
Credits: 1 PDH
PDH Course Description:
Respirable crystalline silica is particularly hazardous for the nation’s workers, yet OSHA’s previous permissible exposure limits for silica are more than 40 years old and are based on research from the 1960s and earlier that do not reflect more recent
scientific evidence. Strong evidence shows that the previous exposure limits do not adequately protect worker health.
This course provides a brief overview of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s 2017 Silica Rule. In addition, it describes controls and work practices that aid in reducing workers’ exposure to silica dust.
Topics:
- Health impacts of crystalline silica
- Need for a silica rule
- Impacts on industry
- Rule requirements
- Compliance dates
- State plans and compliance assistance
To take this course:
1.) Enroll in Course: Click below to enroll:
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3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.
Take the final exam
4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
NOTE: After the exam is completed, you will need to return to this page, in order to print (download) the certificate of completion.
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Intended Audience: This course is intended for civil, construction, mechanical, and mining engineers concerned with the exposure of the labor force to crystalline dust.
Publication Source: This course is based on the publications: OSHA Frequently Asked Questions: Respirable Crystalline Silica Rule; Assigned Protection Factors for the Revised Respiratory Standard, OSHA Publication 3352-02, 2009 (excerpts); and OSHA's Final Rule to Protect Workers from Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica, Construction Standard, §1926.1153 Respirable crystalline silica. Table 1. (excerpts).
Print the Certificate of Completion
Intended Audience: This course is intended for civil, construction, mechanical, and mining engineers concerned with the exposure of the labor force to crystalline dust.
Publication Source: This course is based on the publications: OSHA Frequently Asked Questions: Respirable Crystalline Silica Rule; Assigned Protection Factors for the Revised Respiratory Standard, OSHA Publication 3352-02, 2009 (excerpts); and OSHA's Final Rule to Protect Workers from Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica, Construction Standard, §1926.1153 Respirable crystalline silica. Table 1. (excerpts).
Mark Rossow PhD, PE (retired)