The syllabus

13 Chapters · 32 Lessons

  1. 1

    Introduction

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      Introduction to Silica Awareness Training

  2. 2

    Identify the health risks associated with exposure to RCS, including signs and symptoms of silicosis.

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      What is Crystalline Silica?

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      Health Risks of RCS Exposure

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      Symptoms of Silicosis

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      Quiz 1

  3. 3

    How to determine if a material contains crystalline silica

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      Identifying Crystalline Silica

  4. 4

    How to interpret safety data sheets (SDS) and manufacturer’s information, including the meaning of ‘processing’ in relation to CSS as defined by section 529A of the WHS Regulation.

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      Safety Data Sheet (SDS) & Processing Definitions

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      Mechanical activities

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      Quiz 2

  5. 5

    How RCS is generated during processing, how workers can be exposed and the relevant workplace exposure standards for the forms of RCS.

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      RCS Generation & Exposure

  6. 6

    Silicosis Video

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      Effects of Silicosis

  7. 7

    What is ‘controlled’ processing of CSS under section 529B of the WHS Regulation.

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      Controlled Processing (Section 529B)

  8. 8

    The requirements for the controls listed in subsection 529B(1)(b) of the WHS Regulation, how they work and how to use them.

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      Requirements for Controls, how they work and how to use them

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      Quiz 3

  9. 9

    The types of respiratory protective equipment (RPE) specified by 'AS/NZS 1715:2009 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment', deemed as being suitable to protect against exposure to RCS.

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      Suitable Respiratory Protection (AS/NZS 1715:2009)

  10. 10

    How to determine if RPE is compliant with the required standard 'AS/NZS 1716:2012 Respiratory protective devices'.

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      RPE Compliance

  11. 11

    Fit-checking, fit-testing and facial-hair requirements for tight-fitting RPE in compliance with 'AS/NZS 1715:2009 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment'.

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      What is a Fit Test?

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      When must you get fit tested?

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      Respirators and facial hair

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      The relative size of particles

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      Negative Pressure Fit Check

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      Positive Pressure Fit Check

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      Types of respirators that require fit testing

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      Cleaning, storage & maintenance of RPE

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      Quiz 4

  12. 12

    General housekeeping and cleaning methods to eliminate or minimise risk of exposure to RCS for CSS processes.

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      Housekeeping & Cleaning

  13. 13

    WHS Regulation requirements

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      Risk Control Plans & SWMS

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      Compliance with the silica risk control plan

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      Air and Health Monitoring Requirements

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      Monitoring & Health Checks

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      SUMMARY

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      Quiz 5

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