Silica dust has been a long-standing health hazard that has caused a great deal of disease and death. Inhaling dust that contains silica particles can build up in the lungs over many years and scar them, resulting in silicosis.

In May 2023, Australia's first Silica Dust code of practice for the construction industry was introduced. Our Silica Code of Practice Awareness course, details how to eliminate or minimise exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) at work and meet your obligations under the code of practice.

Our silica code of practice awareness training is provided 100% online. Each part is interactive with multiple-choice questions to improve knowledge retention. For your convenience, it can be completed over time, and your progress will be saved so you can log in and out at your leisure.

Anyone who is likely to be exposed to respirable crystalline silica (silica dust) in their normal work environment as well as duty holders should be provided with appropriate training.

For Individuals:

• Who may be exposed to silica dust in their workplaces such as those in the building and construction trades
• To ensure that they remain safe while on-site
• Wanting to make sure their skills and knowledge are current and up-to-date with the latest information and Code of Practice requirements

• Needing to ensure staff are appropriately trained when they may be exposed to silica dust
• Wanting to minimise and manage the risk of exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) in construction work, and the manufacturing of construction elements.
• That want a simple and easy way to manage staff courses with a employer account (simple invoicing, access to staff certificates and personalised training page
• Wanting to make sure their skills and knowledge are current and up-to-date with the latest information and Code of Practice requirements

This self paced online course has been designed to provide you with a good understanding of the various issues covered by the QLD Code of Practice: Managing respirable crystalline silica dust exposure in construction and manufacturing of construction elements (2022).

This course has 10 parts:

• About Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS)
• RCS Codes of Practice
• Planning RCS work
• Worker consultation
• Identifying RCS hazards
• Selecting RCS risk controls
• Implementing RCS risk controls
• Respiratory protective equipment
• House-keeping and RCS
• Air & Health Monitoring

• access to the internet (this course is delivered online)
• an internet enabled device, computer, tablet or smart phone

Note: The multimedia is delivered in English but the scripts and assessments can be converted into any language.