Silica Awareness

Purpose

The University of Waterloo is committed to protecting the health, safety, and well-being of the entire University community. The objective of this training module is to introduce employees to silica and the dangers of working with silica-containing materials. 

Who should take this course?

University of Waterloo employees working where silica dust may be present.

Training content

By the end of this training, you will understand:

• What silica is and where it is used

• The health effects of breathing silica dust

• The roles and responsibilities of the employer, supervisors and managers under the Silica Control Program

• The engineering, administrative and PPE control measures used to mitigate the risk of exposure to silica

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