Silica and Dust Awareness
Exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) and other types of dust during construction, demolition, and mineral processing work can cause long-term and sometimes fatal illnesses, including silicosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This Silica and Dust Awareness training course is designed to help workers understand the risks associated with dust exposure and how to implement effective control measures to protect themselves and others.
From understanding what RCS is to learning about the legal duties of employers and employees, this course equips learners with essential knowledge to minimise the dangers of silica and other dust hazards in the workplace.
30
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20
QUESTIONS
Unlimited
ATTEMPTS
Instant Digital
CERTIFICATION
What You'll Learn From This Course
Understand what respirable crystalline silica (RCS) is, where it's commonly found, and how exposure occurs.
Learn about the legal duties involved in managing and reducing silica dust exposure risks.
Identify the potential short- and long-term health hazards linked to silica and other construction-related dusts.
Know which construction or mineral processing tasks present elevated dust risks and how to manage them.
Understand the role of PPE and RPE in protecting workers, and how to use these correctly and effectively.
Silica dust is an invisible danger. Without the right controls, routine work tasks can result in permanent damage to your health. This course raises awareness of silica and dust risks and provides clear, practical guidance on how to assess and reduce them.
Designed for workers and supervisors alike, this training supports better workplace practices and compliance with UK safety laws. On completion, learners receive a certificate of achievement to demonstrate their understanding of key RCS safety principles.Failing to address silica and dust exposure can lead to severe health issues, legal action, and costly work delays. This course helps educate workers on how to identify and manage dust risks, promote safe work practices that reduce RCS exposure, support compliance with legal obligations under UK health and safety regulations, and protect employee health and reduce long-term absence from dust-related illness.
Construction workers, site managers, and labourers regularly exposed to dust.
Tradespeople such as stonemasons, plasterers, joiners, and demolition crews.
Health and safety officers seeking to mitigate dust risks on-site.
Anyone working in an environment where silica or other harmful dusts are present.
Section 1: Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS)
This section introduces respirable crystalline silica, explains how exposure occurs during construction and mineral processing tasks, and highlights the serious health effects of prolonged inhalation.
Section 2: Risk Assessments and RCS Legislation
Explore the legal responsibilities of duty holders, the five steps of effective risk assessment, and how regulations such as COSHH and the Health and Safety at Work Act apply to silica control.
Section 3: Assess, Control, Review (ACR)
Learn about the ACR model used to minimise risk, the hierarchy of control for dust hazards, and how to implement practical solutions including ventilation, water suppression, and personal protection.
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