Silica Awareness & Safety Training is now compulsory for workers involved in high-risk processing of crystalline silica substances or at risk of exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) dust. Silica Awareness Training became a WHS legislative requirement that came into effect 1st September 2024.

Ãå±±½ûµØ have developed training that is straight forward that meets SafeWork NSW training criteria. We break down the technical details because we want you to finish the course with the correct information and instruction on how to work safely with silica. We also want you to have the knowledge to identify the hazards and risks associated with silica products and materials in the workplace.

DURATION: 2-3hrs face to face

CPD POINTS: 3 points

COURSE DATES: Listed below in registration links (more dates to be added), please contact below if you wish to book a session at your location. (Course dates listed below subject to change). 

COURSE COST: Ãå±±½ûµØ members $150 + GST / person | Non-members $300 + GST / person 

LOCATION: Ãå±±½ûµØ Head Office, 52 Parramatta Road, Forest Lodge NSW 2037 (unless otherwise stated below). Course can also be provided at your location (minimum 15 participants), travel fees outside the Sydney Metro area may apply.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Any worker involved in processing of a crystalline silica substance (CSS) that is high risk; or who is at risk of exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) because of that processing.

  • Construction Workers
  • Supervisors & Managers
  • Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ) Advisors / Managers
  • Civil Workers
  • Stonemasons
  • Tilers & Pavers
  • Miners and Quarry Workers
  • Renovations & Demolition Workers

COURSE CRITERIA

  1. Identify the health risks associated with exposure to RCS, including signs and symptoms of silicosis.
  2. How to determine if a material contains crystalline silica.
  3. How to interpret safety data sheets (SDS) and manufacturer’s information, including the meaning of ‘processing’ in relation to CSS.
  4. How RCS is generated during processing, how workers can be exposed and the relevant workplace exposure standards for the forms of RCS.
  5. What is ‘controlled’ processing of CSS under section 529B of the WHS Regulation.
  6. The requirements for the controls listed in subsection 529B(1)(b) of the WHS Regulation, how they work and how to use them.
  7. The types of respiratory protective equipment (RPE).
  8. How to determine if RPE is compliant with the required standard. 
  9. Fit-checking, fit-testing and facial-hair requirements for tight-fitting RPE.
  10. General housekeeping and cleaning methods to eliminate or minimise risk of exposure to RCS for CSS processes.
  11. WHS Regulation requirements for silica risk control plans and compliance.  

FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact the Master Builders Safety Department on (02) 8586 3523 or safety@mbansw.asn.auÂ