Management of Respirable Crystalline Silica and Construction Dust eLearning Course
Construction and maintenance activities frequently generate hazardous dust that can present serious health risks if not properly managed. Materials such as concrete, brick, stone, mortar, wood, and plaster can release harmful airborne particles when cut, drilled, ground, or otherwise disturbed.
This Management of Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) and Construction Dust eLearning course has been designed to provide learners with essential awareness of dust hazards in the workplace. The course explains how exposure occurs, the health effects associated with inhalation of dust, and the key control measures required to reduce risk and improve site safety standards.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is suitable for anyone who may be exposed to respirable crystalline silica or construction dust as part of their work, including:
- Construction operatives and labourers
- Tradespeople and contractors
- Maintenance and refurbishment workers
- Site supervisors and managers
- Facilities and building management staff
- Subcontractors working on construction sites
Course Objectives
By completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Understand what respirable crystalline silica (RCS) is and where it is commonly found
- Identify common construction dust hazards
- Recognise the short and long-term health risks associated with dust exposure
- Understand how hazardous dust is generated and inhaled
- Apply effective control measures to minimise exposure
- Understand the hierarchy of control in relation to dust management
- Recognise individual and employer responsibilities
- Follow safe working practices to reduce workplace risk
Course Format
This online training course allows learners to complete the training at their own pace and at a time that suits them. The course includes interactive learning content and assessment questions to support understanding and knowledge retention.
Legal Compliance
This course supports compliance with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations by providing awareness-level training on the identification and management of hazardous construction dusts in the workplace.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the course, learners will receive a certificate of achievement.
- Suitable for internal and external compliance records
- Demonstrates awareness training completion
- Recommended refresher training in line with company policy and risk assessment
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