Overexposure to Respirable Silica - What It Is and How to Control It

Provider: Informa
Discipline: Safety
Credits: 1.50

Concrete is swiftly becoming the new “asbestos” of the construction industry. In this session attendees will be introduced to the serious hazards of respirable silica and the new technologies that have the ability to trap and control silica. New mandates and laws of compliance will be highlighted. The sources of silica hazard as well as possible solutions will be discussed by industry experts on this “no holds barred” panel discussion.
1. Identify and understand the hazards of overexposure to respirable silica
2. List the sources of respirable silica on a typical concrete or masonry project
3. Compare and choose between differing control measures
4. Analyze impact of new OSHA mandates regarding silica exposure

For more information please visit www.worldofconcrete.com or contact Informa at 972-536-6416.

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