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Crystalline Silica Construction

4.6(27 reviews)
Crystalline Silica Construction

Course Overview

Silica awareness course construction employers need: it trains whoever runs the exposure assessment. This 1-hour online course covers Table 1, exposure limits, sampling, notification and records under 29 CFR 1926.1153, the construction standard.

  • Covers the 25 µg/m³ action level that starts an assessment, and the 50 µg/m³ limit at 29 CFR 1926.1153(d)(1).
  • Trains the person holding the pump: who to sample, how to calibrate, and how long a full-shift sample runs.
  • Explains the Table 1 gate: fully implement its controls for a listed task, and no assessment is required.
  • 1 hour, self-paced
  • Instant certificate
  • Mobile friendly
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The course runs in four modules, in the order below: what respirable crystalline silica is, the health hazard and the exposure assessment duty, who to sample and with what, then the sampling procedure, employee notification and records. Three knowledge checks close each module so you can test yourself before moving on.

  • What makes silica respirable.
  • Exposure assessment terms: TWA, PEL, action level and objective data.
  • Particle size, from inhalable to respirable.
  • Quartz, cristobalite and silica flour on a construction site.
  • Construction tasks that release silica dust.
  • Silicosis: acute, accelerated and chronic.
  • The Table 1 gate for exposure assessment.
  • The performance option.
  • The scheduled monitoring option.
  • Repeat monitoring and reassessment.
  • The 18 Table 1 tasks as the starting point for who to sample.
  • High-exposure work beyond Table 1.
  • Sampling pumps, filters, cassettes and cyclones.
  • Pump calibration.
  • Direct reading dust monitors.
  • Laboratory analysis under Appendix A.
  • The nine-step personal air sample.
  • Full-shift and partial-shift samples.
  • Reading a result against the PEL.
  • Employee notification within five working days.
  • Observation of monitoring.
  • Air monitoring and objective data records.

OSHA Standard29 CFR 1926.1153
Course Duration1 hour
Format100% online, fully narrated with photos and interactivity
Passing Score70% on final exam
CertificatePersonalized certificate, printable immediately upon passing
LanguagesEnglish
Device CompatibilityDesktop, tablet, and smartphone
ProgressProgress saved automatically, stop and restart without losing your place
AcceptedOur courses meet federal standards, but state requirements may vary. Please verify before purchase.

29 CFR 1926.1153 applies to all occupational exposures to respirable crystalline silica in construction work, and this course is written for the person who carries out the exposure assessment under paragraph (d)(2):

  • Construction safety managers who own the silica exposure assessment for their sites
  • Industrial hygienists and technicians who run personal breathing zone samples on jobsites
  • The employee a contractor assigns to hold the pump, calibrate it and get the cassette to the lab
  • Superintendents and project managers on jobs with tasks that fall outside Table 1
  • EHS coordinators who decide which crew members get sampled, and when to repeat
  • Contractors using their own air monitoring data or objective data under the performance option
  • Demolition, masonry, concrete cutting and tuckpointing contractors sampling their own crews
  • Office and compliance staff who keep the air monitoring and objective data records
  • Anyone who has to hand an employee written exposure results within five working days
  • Whoever answers an inspector, a client or an auditor asking for the exposure assessment

Respirable crystalline silica is raised wherever construction work cuts, grinds, drills, crushes or demolishes concrete, brick, stone, mortar or rock.

  • Concrete cutting and coring contractors using handheld and walk-behind saws
  • Masonry and tuckpointing crews running grinders for mortar removal
  • Demolition contractors breaking concrete with jackhammers and heavy equipment
  • Road and highway crews running drivable milling machines
  • Drilling contractors with rig-mounted core drills and vehicle-mounted rock drills
  • Abrasive blasting and sandblasting operations on structures and bridges
  • Drywall finishing crews sanding joint compound
  • Tunnel and underground construction
  • Crushing and screening operations on construction sites
  • Site preparation crews grading and excavating silica-bearing soil and rock
  • Stone countertop and tile installers cutting material on the jobsite

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the Crystalline Silica Construction.

Yes. Upon passing the final exam with a score of 70% or higher, you can immediately print a certificate of completion. This certificate serves as proof of training for your employer.

Yes. The course is accessible on desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Progress saves automatically on the same device, so you can stop and resume where you left off.

Crystalline silica in construction training is a safety education program that teaches workers how to recognize and control exposure to respirable crystalline silica dust on construction job sites. eTraining’s course provides approximately 1 hour of instruction covering OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1153 standards, including what crystalline silica is, health effects of exposure (silicosis, lung cancer, COPD, kidney disease), common silica-generating construction activities, OSHA Table 1 exposure control methods, permissible exposure limits, respiratory protection, medical surveillance, and the competent person’s role. Upon completion, participants receive a printable certificate of completion.

OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1153 requires employers to provide training to all construction workers who are or may be exposed to respirable crystalline silica at or above the action level of 25 micrograms per cubic meter of air (25 µg/m³) as an 8-hour time-weighted average. In practice, nearly all workers who perform tasks that generate dust from concrete, stone, brick, mortar, and similar materials need this training. Employers must also designate a competent person to implement the written exposure control plan.

The course takes approximately 1 hour to complete. Because it is self-paced, you can complete it in a single session or over multiple sessions at your convenience. Most students finish in a single sitting. You have 6 months from your enrollment date to complete all coursework. Progress is saved automatically on the same device, so you can stop and resume at any time.

OSHA Table 1 is a key component of 29 CFR 1926.1153 that lists 18 common construction tasks that generate silica dust (such as operating a stationary masonry saw, using a handheld grinder on concrete, and performing abrasive blasting) along with the specific engineering controls, work practices, and respiratory protection required for each task. When employers follow Table 1 exactly, they are not required to measure worker exposure levels. If a task is not listed on Table 1, or if the employer does not fully implement the specified controls, they must measure silica exposure and keep it below the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 50 µg/m³.

The course covers: what crystalline silica is and where it is found in construction materials; health effects of silica exposure including silicosis, lung cancer, COPD, and kidney disease; common construction tasks that generate silica dust; OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1153 requirements; Table 1 specified exposure control methods; permissible exposure limits (PEL) and action levels; engineering controls including wet methods and dust collection; respiratory protection requirements; medical surveillance for exposed workers; the competent person’s role and responsibilities; and the written exposure control plan.

Yes. eTraining’s course is built from the OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1153 standard for silica safety in construction and is accepted nationwide. You receive a printable certificate of completion that references the OSHA standard. Employers across all 50 U.S. states accept this training for silica safety compliance on construction sites.

The Crystalline Silica in Construction course is built to OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1153, which is specifically designed for construction activities and includes Table 1 specified exposure control methods for common construction tasks. The Crystalline Silica General Industry course is built to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1053, which covers silica exposure in manufacturing, maritime, and other non-construction workplaces. Take the course that matches your industry and work environment.

There is no federally mandated expiration date for this training certificate. However, health and safety plans should be reviewed and updated annually, and whenever workplace conditions, hazards, or regulations change. Refresher training is recommended to stay current with evolving OSHA standards and best practices for safety program management.

You must score at least 70% on the final exam to pass and receive your certificate of completion. The course includes knowledge-check quizzes that do not count toward your final grade but help prepare you for the exam. If you do not pass on your first attempt, you can retake the exam.

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