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What is Silica Awareness
The Silica Awareness program helps employees become familiar with the properties of respirable crystalline silica and the common sources of occupational exposure. This program also introduces workers to the protective measures they must follow to minimize exposure risks, including safe work practices, engineering controls, and the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
While this is a commercial page offering Silica Awareness online training courses, we’ve also created a dedicated resource page where you can learn more about the importance of Silica Awareness training.
What you'll learn
Silica Awareness Online Training includes 3 modules and 3 tests.
Introduction to Silica
This module explains what crystalline silica is, how it is formed, where it is commonly found in the workplace, and why it poses serious health risks when inhaled as fine respirable dust.
Controlling Exposure to Silica
This section teaches workers how to prevent or reduce exposure through the hierarchy of controls, including elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative measures, and appropriate PPE.
Legislation and Regulatory Requirements
This module provides an overview of Canadian federal and provincial regulations related to silica exposure, including employer responsibilities, exposure limits, and the development of exposure control plans.
What you'll get
Purchasing a Silica Awareness online training course, comes with the following materials and benefits.
Course Duration
1 h 05 mins
OHS Compliance
Following latest standards and topic requirements imposed.
Course structure
3 modules and 3 tests.
Languages available
English, French.
Course Format
Cross-Device Compatible.
Support
Chat, Email, FAQ & Phone Support available to all customers.
Course Access
Courses available 24/7.
Unlimited exam attempts
Customers don't have to pay again when failing a testing section.
Course Updates
Always updated to the latest legislative changes.
Certificate of Completion
The course includes a digital certificate, issued immediately upon completion.
Are you looking to purchase courses for yourself or to train your staff?
Not tech-savvy? Not a problem.
Our easy-to-use platform allows anyone with an internet connection to access their training material and obtain a Silica Awareness certificate.
Complete the training in your own time: no more chasing instructors or scheduling appointments.
Start, pause and resume at your discretion—100% Pass rate with unlimited exam attempts.
Upon completion, you will immediately obtain a digital certificate which you can download and print.
You can make your laminated wallet card or request a hard copy from us for only $10 more.
Don't worry about making any mistakes because the process is this simple.
Over 200,000 Workers Trained
Our online Silica Awareness Training Course is perfect for:
- Workers who are starting a new job and need their Silica Awareness certification.
- Workers whose current employer has directed them to obtain a Silica Awareness certificate.
- Workers who are renewing their current Silica Awareness certificate.
- Self-employed workers.
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