OSHA Silica Competent Person Training
Protect workers from respirable crystalline silica hazards on construction sites with this comprehensive training program.
Course Overview
Our OSHA Silica Competent Person Training equips site supervisors, safety reps, and other designated personnel with the knowledge to identify hazards, implement controls, and ensure compliance with OSHA's Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard for Construction (29 CFR 1926.1153). This self-paced online course provides practical guidance to protect workers from silica exposure, silicosis, lung damage, or cancer while keeping your site compliant.
Why Choose This Training?
- Meets OSHA requirements in 29 CFR 1926.1153 and 29 CFR 1910.23
- Self-paced online format accessible from any device
- Created by experienced safety professionals with real-world examples
- Certificate provided for OSHA record-keeping
- Focuses on hazard identification, controls, and compliance
What You Will Learn
- Identify respirable crystalline silica and where it appears on-site
- Understand health impacts of silica exposure and long-term effects
- Overview of OSHA silica standards and Competent Person requirements
- Spot, track, and mitigate silica hazards effectively
- Engineering controls and safe work habits to reduce exposure
- Selection and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Air sampling techniques and ongoing exposure monitoring
- Immediate response to silica-related incidents
- Competent Person duties and legal boundaries
- Tips for staying compliant with 29 CFR 1926.1153
Who Needs This Course?
- Construction supervisors and forepersons
- Safety officers and managers
- Industrial hygienists and environmental engineers
- Team leads and site coordinators
- Field engineers and maintenance staff
- Any worker designated as a Competent Person under OSHA silica rules
- Personnel responsible for implementing or maintaining a silica safety program
OSHA Competent Person for Silica Training – Learning Objectives
Upon completing the OSHA Competent Person for Silica Training, participants will be able to:
- Understand OSHA regulations and compliance requirements related to silica exposure in the workplace.
- Identify silica hazards on construction sites and implement effective risk control measures.
- Develop and enforce a comprehensive silica safety program to ensure worker health and safety.
- Properly select, inspect, and use silica control equipment, including dust collection systems and respiratory protection.
- Recognize and mitigate risks associated with silica exposure during tasks such as cutting, grinding, and drilling.
- Apply best practices for silica exposure prevention and understand the hierarchy of controls for silica safety.
- Understand the role of a Competent Person in supervising and ensuring compliance with silica safety standards.
- Conduct regular safety inspections and exposure assessments to prevent silica-related health issues.
- Learn emergency response procedures, including actions to take in case of overexposure to silica dust.
- Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement in silica hazard management practices.