Crystalline Silica Safety Training

This course will provide general crystalline silica safety information so that employees that may be using or disturbing materials containing crystalline silica can be properly prepared to minimize and prevent exposure. The following materials are included in the training.

• What crystalline silica is
• Materials that may contain crystalline silica
• Routes of exposure and related diseases
• Regulatory information such as permissible exposure limits
• Table 1 and Exposure Assessments
• Engineering Controls
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Medical Surveillance
• Regulated Areas
• Records

The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450/V, 206-543-6452/TTY, 206-685-7264 (FAX), or email dso@uw.edu. Contact the EH&S Training team for all other accommodation requests.