Intended audience

This course is required initially for University personnel who may work with or disturb materials containing crystalline silica.

Description

This course teaches general crystalline silica health hazards, specific tasks in the workplace that could result in exposure to respirable crystalline silica and measures to protect yourself from exposures, including engineering controls, work practices, and the use of respirators. It also covers medical surveillance and the competent person designation.

Regulations and resources

UW Crystalline Silica

WAC 296-840

Accommodations and language services

The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations to individuals who need them.

• To request a disability accommodation, please contact the UW Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 (V), 206-543-6452(TTY), or email at dso@uw.edu.
• To request safety training in a language other than English, please contact EH&S training at ehstrain@uw.edu and notify your supervisor. EH&S will work with you and your supervisor to arrange for interpretation or translation services.
• For other accommodation requests, please contact EH&S Training at ehstrain@uw.edu.