The Dangers of Construction Dust Certification - CPD Certified

The Dangers of Construction Dust Certification - CPD Certified

Construction dust is not merely a nuisance in the workplace – it can also cause silicosis, lung cancer and other serious health problems. It is therefore essential that anyone who works in dusty environments understands the risks and how to mitigate them.

This course contains a detailed overview of the various types of dust commonly encountered in the workplace, along with practical steps employers and workers need to take in order to reduce the risks associated with dust exposure.

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You Will Learn:-

• What construction dust is made of, how different forms of dust are classified, the activities that produce construction dust and the short and long-term risks of dust exposure.
• How Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) (2002) protect workers from dust exposure and what employers need to do in order to meet their obligations under the law.
• How Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) can reduce the risk of harmful dust exposure and how to choose the best RPE for the job.
• Why health surveillance is useful in safeguarding worker health and how to implement an effective health surveillance programme that monitors employees who are exposed to silica dust.

Benefits of Taking This Course

• If you are an employer, you will benefit from learning how to uphold worker health and safety and meet your obligations under the law.
• If you work in dusty environments, this course will help you understand the potential risks to your health and empower you to stay safe at work.
• If you are interested in occupational health, particularly in the construction industry, the information in this course will help you understand the key health consequences of construction dust exposure.
• This course will help you draw up a comprehensive risk assessment regarding dust exposure, which is helpful for anyone responsible for identifying potential dangers in the workplace.

Course Modules/Lessons

Module 01: What Is Construction Dust And Why Is It Dangerous?

Module 02: COSHH Regulations and Dust Exposure

Module 03: Using RPE to Control Dust Exposure

Module 04: How to Use Health Surveillance in Controlling Risk from RCS Exposure

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

The Dangers of Construction Dust Certification is designed for employers or employees who work with dust or anyone interested in occupational health, particularly in the construction industry.

Our Course is fully compatible with PC’s, Mac’s, Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone devices. Now more than ever people are using the internet while on the move so our course has been designed to be fully compatible on tablets and smartphones so you can access your course on wifi, 3G or 4G.

There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace.

All tests are online and are taken either during or after the course, these are included in the price.

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Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included