Summit’s online interactive Silica Safety Awareness program will protect workers from the hazards of crystalline silica in order to avoid unnecessary illness and death. Dangers with crystalline silica occur when the particles become small enough to be breathed in. This can occur when workers chip, cut, drill or grind objects that contain crystalline silica. Workers are provided with detailed information about silica, exposures, and health effects with this comprehensive step-by-step online training program from Summit. This program covers:
- What is Crystalline Silica?
- Common Exposures to Crystalline Silica
- The Hazards of Crystalline Silica
- What to Expect in Your Workplace
- Best Safety Practices
Summit’s online Silica Safety Awareness program includes multiple interactions, infusing video, state-of-the-art graphics, audio and animation to effectively train workers. It is essential for workers to understand the affects of crystalline silica. The mineral compound can lead to silicosis, a disabling and irreversible lung disease, OSHA said, adding that reducing and ultimately eliminating the workplace incidence of silicosis has been a primary goal since its inception.
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