Respirable Crystalline Silica | Online Workshop

IQA Respirable Crystalline Silica Online Workshop
This workshop provides details on Respirable Crystalline Silica and covers a number of topics from Workplace Exposure Standards to Principal Hazard Management Plans.

Date: Tuesday 14 May 2024

Times for all States/Territories:

 9.00am - 3.00pm  QLD/ NSW/ACT/VIC/TAS
 8.30am - 2.30pm  SA / NT
 7.00am - 1.00pm  WA
11.00am - 5.00pm  NZ

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Exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) dust can cause a range of health issues, including breathing problems. Therefore, it is important to be aware of the hazards and risks to effectively manage them. Safe Work Australia published a new Workplace Exposure Standards for crystalline silica to 0.05 mg/m3. 

Workshop Overview

Delivered by a qualified hygienist, the Respirable Crystalline Silica Awareness workshop will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of silica and current compliance requirements, specifically covering: 

  • Workplace Exposure Standards
  • Legislation
  • Risk Management
  • Exposure Monitoring, Monitoring Program & Results
  • Health Monitoring
  • Dust Controls
  • Respiratory Protection
  • Training
  • Documentation
  • Principal Hazard Management Plans

Why attend?

Understanding the changes to the Workplace Exposure Standard is critical for staff in positions of responsibility in quarries to:

  • Dispel the myths about silica
  • Understand your reporting requirements
  • Understand health monitoring requirements
  • Review risk management and hierarchy of controls
  • Understand how to communicate with your teams on risk, PPE, reporting and monitoring
  • Understand what is needed in your Principal Hazard Management Plans

Who is the workshop for?
This workshop is recommended for:

  • Quarry Owner/Operators
  •  Quarry Managers
  • Quarry Supervisors
  • Senior managers/staff
  • H&S Officers
  • Contractors

Facilitator | TBA

CPD Hours: up to 5.5

  • IQA QMCS: Risk Management
  • NSW MOC: 1. Mining & WHS Systems (Subject B: Principal hazards)
  • QLD PCS: Health & Safety (HS)

Registration:
IQA & IoQ NZ Member:  $245
Non Member: $330

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Registrations Close: Monday 13 May 2024.

Requirements:
All participants must have access to the internet and a laptop / tablet that can run Zoom.  If you have questions regarding the system requirements please visit the Zoom website.

  • Internet connection Laptop, PC or Phone with sound and video capability
  • Quiet environment

Disclaimer
All information is correct at the time of publication. The IQA reserves the right to alter or delete items as required, and takes no responsibility for any errors, omissions and changes.

When
14/05/2024 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
E. Australia Standard Time
Where
Online
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