Silica Awareness Course
Why do this course?
This course is ideal for anyone who handles, transports, or disposes of products or materials containing crystalline silica.
Although a new Code of Practice (2022) and subsequent 2024 legislation have introduced a broad ban on the manufacture of engineered stone, many workplaces will continue to encounter both finished and unfinished products that contain crystalline silica. Inspectors, supervisors, workers, and industry specialists still need the knowledge and skills to identify these materials and manage them safely. Understanding correct handling practices remains critical to preventing exposure and ensuring compliance with current WHS requirements.
Course Aims
This is an introductory course designed to provide an awareness and overview of silica, how to identify it, what are the risks and hazards, and how it should be managed. This course draws primarily from the 2022 SafeWork NSW Code of Practice - Managing the risks of respirable crystalline silica from engineered stone in the workplace.
Who Should Do the Course?
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Construction industry workers e.g. sandblasting, rock drilling, cutting brick, tile, concrete, stone benchtops, fibre cement sheeting, pavers etc.
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Waste management workers, e.g landfill personnel, waste disposal services, waste transport services,
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Manufacturing industry workers e.g. concrete manufacturing, foundry operations, oil and gas, asphalt production, metal polishing, pottery work, jewellers
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Transport industry workers e.g. railroad workers
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Dental industry professionals
Duration
Half day (4 hours)
Certification.
This course is not an accredited course. All participants will be issued a Certificate of Attendance.
Delivery Locations
This course is delivered on site (for groups) at your premise.
Prerequisites
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Have at least a Year 10 level of numeracy, literacy and communication skills
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Have the ability to read and write English
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Contact us if you have any concerns about your level of language literacy or numeracy