OSHA s Crystalline Silica Rule: Answers to your training questions and how to devise a proper employee training plan. Sponsored by

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1 OSHA s Crystalline Silica Rule: Answers to your training questions and how to devise a proper employee training plan Sponsored by

2 OSHA s Crystalline Silica Rule Answers to your training questions How to devise a proper training plan

3 Learning Objectives Define the required training elements per the RCS, including HazCom+ Describe what a Competent Person must know per the new standard. Describe how Table 1 fits into your company s training plan. Identify ways your program can follow ANSI Z Identify resources for RCS training in your workplace.

4 Required RCS Training Elements

5 What is required The 606-page final rule including the preamble is available for download at: 3/25/ /occupational-exposure-torespirable-crystalline-silica The 26-page regulatory text for construction can be viewed here: RegText.pdf

6 Poll Question Have you conducted any training at your facility related to the new Respirable Crystalline Silica standard? Yes! No, not yet. No, but employees have had silica training in the past.

7 The Competent Person What must they know?

8 Requirements Implement the exposure control plan Conduct inspections Identify appropriate materials & equipment CP should work with GC on construction site to avoid high RCS exposures to others

9 Requirements Regardless of the size of the employer Small employers may need to train more personnel to competent person level

10 Strategies for HCS Training Equipment use & Table 1

11 Health Hazards HazCom training should include: Cancer Lung effects Immune system effects Kidney effects Smoking cessation

12 Yes, Smoking Cessation Counseling is recommended per Appendix B In preamble, a study is referenced: OSHA has preliminary concluded that the risk of silica-related disease is strongly influenced by smoking OSHA opined that the effects of smoking and silica exposure may be synergistic

13 Task-specific training Ensure employees understand that tasks in the workplace that involve exposure to silica Container labels Safety Data Sheets

14 Poll Question Do you have work activities that are not mentioned in Table 1 of the standard? Yes, and I m worried about that! No, so I m good right?

15 Table 1 Controls must be implemented fully and properly 18 instances of equipment/task, engineering, and work practice controls & required respiratory protection and APF

16 Table 1

17 Task-specific training Specific control measures Engineering & work practice controls are OSHA s focus with this rule! PPE, especially respiratory protection

18 General RCS training Contents of the standard Identify of the Competent Person Best practice: contact info too. Medical surveillance program If applicable

19 Strategies for Effective Training Application of ANSI Z

20 What is required? Ensure that the complex RCS material can be understood by diverse worker groups Training should answer OSHA s CSHO question: Did the employee receive adequate training to do the job? Per OSHA s Training Requirements in OSHA Standards guide,

21 ANSI Z ANSI as a guideline: Few regulations cover general safety training. ANSI is not enforceable by OSHA, but often referred to. Design, development, management, delivery, documentation and evaluation.

22 ANSI Z Program Management Who is responsible//accountable for the program? Trainer//trainee resources Delivery strategies Evaluation strategies Program review for continuous improvement

23 ANSI Z Minimum Training Program Requirements Development, needs assessment, learning objectives Course design and format Resource materials Delivery Evaluation Documentation & records

24 Adult Learning 101 Practical & relevant Hands-on or in work environment is best. Goal & problem oriented Use real-jobsite situations for learning.

25 Adult Learning 101 Adults are pressed for time Management commitment is key! Adults have different learning styles

26 Resources for further study

27 OSHA Resources Per the preamble to the rule, many resources since 1996 SEP. Silica etool mph_prog/spec_emph_prog.html Videos, info cards, PPTs, and data

28 ASTM E Standard Practice for Controlling Occupational Exposure to RCS for Construction and Demolition activities $44 PDF download or hard copy (+S&H)

29 Learning Objectives Define the required training elements per the RCS, including HazCom+ Describe what a Competent Person must know per the new standard. Describe how Table 1 fits into your company s training plan. Identify ways your program can follow ANSI Z Identify resources for RCS training in your workplace.

30 Thank you! Continue the conversation Abby Ferri, CSP Abby Ferri, CSP +AbbyFerriCSP

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