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16 SEPTEMBER 2016 COATINGSPROMAG.COM TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES Crystalline Silica for Construction According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSH A), approximately two million construc- tion workers are exposed to cr ystalline silica, a common mineral whose dust can lead to serious medical issues if exposure is not limited. e Crystalline Silica for Construction course is designed to educate workers on how to protect themselves from the dangers of crystalline silica dust. Specifically, it covers 29 CFR 1926.1153, OSHA's Respirable Crystalline Silica Rule for Construction. e Crystalline Silica for Construction online course covers the following topics: Introduction to Crystalline Silica ` What Is Crystalline Silica? ` Occupational Exposure ` Health Hazards ` Hazard Communication Exposure Control ` Specific Exposure Control Method: Table 1 ` Alternative Exposure Control Methods • PEL • Exposure Assessment • Methods of Compliance ` Respiratory Protection ` Housekeeping ` Written Exposure Control Plan Medical Surveillance ` What Is the Purpose? ` Examinations ` Medical Report ` Medical Opinion After completing this course, learners will be able to: ` Recognize workplace tasks that could result in exposure to crystalline silica ` Identify health hazards caused by exposure to crystalline silica ` Recall the various methods of communicating crystalline silica hazards: labels, safety data sheets, and signs ` Apply exposure control measures to protect themselves from the effects of crystalline silica dust ` Discuss the role a competent person plays in crystalline silica exposure control ` Explain the purpose of OSHA's required medical surveil- lance program e intended audience is construction employees exposed to crystalline silica while on the job. is online course is 30 minutes long and is available on demand. For more information, contact: J. J. Keller, (877) 564-2333, www.jjkeller.com Reader Inquiry #4605 Working at Heights Pinnacle Safety and Training, located in Australia, offers a one-day nationally recognized course that covers theoreti- cal and practical aspects of working at heights. During the course, the instructors w ill assist the attendees in develop- ing safe work method statements and risk assessments for working at heights. A ll workers who conduct or super vise tasks whilst at height w ill find this course beneficial to workplace safety. Training can be conducted at the custom- er's worksite or off-site at one of Pinnacle's pur pose built training facilities. Work at heights training is focused on fall prevention rather than fall arrest. It is designed to equip workers w ith the knowledge and skills to safely work in any height situation, primarily being aimed at general construction, maintenance, mining, large factories, or other work situa- tions where work is conducted in a place where a fall from one level to another is possible. e course outline includes: • Regulations and legislation • Australian standards • Risk assessment and hazard elimination • Equipment selection and use • Anchor systems; selecting solid and reliable anchorage • Fall restraint systems; selection of equipment and correct use • Work positioning systems; selection of equipment and correct use • Fall arrest systems • Using energy-absorbing lanyards • Correct use of ladders and ladder safety training Courses are available in Brisbane, Gladstone, Gold Coast, Melbourne, and Sydney throughout September and October. For more information, contact: Pinnacle Safety and Training, www.pinnaclesafety.com.au Reader Inquiry #4606 Industry Briefs