This 4-hour course takes place

  Wednesday, November 4th from 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM.

This course is in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.1153, 29 CFR 1910.134 (including Appendices A–D), and Title 8 California Code of Regulations §1532.3, §5144, §1530.1, §5155 and §5204. This course includes classroom instruction in addition to practical hands-on training.

TOPICS INCLUDE:

• Hazard recognition and control of respirable crystalline silica on construction worksites, including the Action Level and Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL).
• Table 1 tasks: required engineering controls, work practices and respiratory protection based on task duration.
• Alternative exposure control methods, exposure assessment and air monitoring.
• Written Exposure Control Plans: required elements, housekeeping, restricted access and annual review.
• Competent Person duties: inspecting job sites, materials and equipment, and correcting controls that aren't working.
• Compliance issues facing safety professionals, including OSHA inspection procedures, medical surveillance, recordkeeping, and California and federal standards.

ADDITIONAL TOPICS INCLUDE:

• Water Delivery and Dust Collection Systems
• HEPA Vacuums and Housekeeping
• Indoor/Enclosed Areas and Enclosed Cabs
• Assigned Protection Factors (APF)
• Medical Surveillance

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Participants will learn the requirements of a respiratory protection program, including:

• Respirator selection
• Medical evaluations
• Fit testing
• User seal checks
• Cleaning, maintenance and storage
• Filter and cartridge selection

Hands-on practice with seal checks and respirator inspection prepares participants to apply these procedures on their own job sites.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Anyone managing a safety program or designated as the on-site Silica Competent Person, including Safety Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, Supervisors and Journeymen who perform or oversee cutting, grinding, drilling, coring or demolition of concrete, masonry, stone or tile.

WHAT TO BRING: The respirator you use on the job and your company's Written Exposure Control Plan, if available. Using your own gear in class gives you hands-on practice with the equipment you actually wear.

IS YOUR TUITION COVERED?  If so, please contact Continuing Education at (858) 513-4700 or continuinged@abcsd.org to register.  Student’s email address and contact phone number are required.

Active-Duty Military or Veteran? Receive a 10% discount off of your tuition for ABCSD’s Continuing Education or Safety classes. To be eligible, you must submit one of the following:

• Active-Duty Military ID
• VA Health Care ID
• DL feat. Veterans Designation
• Form DD-214

Document submission for eligibility is only required once.  To register and receive your discount, please call or email Construction Education at ce@abcsd.org or 858-261-7542.

Thank you for your service.

CANCELLATIONS must be received 72-business-hours prior to the start of class to receive a refund.

CANCELLATION IF TUITION COVERED: The above cancellation policy applies and notification to ABC is appreciated. Lack of cancellation and no-showing for a class will result in the full amount of tuition being deducted from any remaining Training Funds available for future use.

QUESTIONS?  Please call (858) 513-4700 and ask for Construction Education.