Employee training modules for controlling silica exposures in the workplace are provided below. Each module consists of an OSHA video and a interactive training presentation.
For each module, follow these steps:
Step 1 – Click on the “OSHA Video” link and watch the YouTube video. When the video is done, close out the window and return to this webpage
Step 2 – Click on the “Training Presentation” link and watch the interactive presentation making sure you fill out and submit the last slide to receive credit.
Step 3 – If you would like a printout of the Exposure Control Plan, click on the the link and print. If not, move to the next training module.
To request other training and/or training accommodations, please contact EHSS at 315-443-4132 or ehss@syr.edu.
Module #1 – Handheld Power Saw (any blade diameter)
- OSHA Video
- Training Presentation
- Exposure Control Plan (printable)
Module #2 – Stationary Masonry Saws
- OSHA Video
- Training Presentation
- Exposure Control Plan (printable)
Module #3 – Handheld Power Saws for Cutting Fiber-Cement Board (outdoors only)
- OSHA Video – none available
- Training Presentation
- Exposure Control Plan (printable)
Module #4 – Rig Mounted Core Saw or Drill
- OSHA Video – none available
- Training Presentation
- Exposure Control Plan (printable)
Module #5 – Handheld & Stand-mounted Drills (including impact and rotary drills)
- OSHA Video
- Training Presentation
- Exposure Control Plan (printable)
Module #6 – Jackhammers or Handheld Powered Chipping Tools – Wet Method
- OSHA Video
- Training Presentation
- Exposure Control Plan (printable)
Module #7 – Jackhammers and Handheld Powered Chipping Tools – Dust Collection Method
- OSHA Video
- Training Presentation
- Exposure Control Plan (printable)
Module #8 – Handheld Grinders for Mortar Removal
- OSHA Video
- Training Presentation
- Exposure Control Plan (printable)
Module #9 – Handheld Grinder for Tasks Other Than Mortar Removal – Wet Methods
Outdoors Only
- OSHA Video
- Training Presentation
- Exposure Control Plan (printable)
Module #10 – Handheld Grinder for Tasks Other Than Mortar Removal –
Vacuum Collection System – Indoors Only
- OSHA Video
- Training Presentation
- Exposure Control Plan (printable)
Module #11 – Walk-Behind Saws
- OSHA Video – none available
- Training Presentation
- Exposure Control Plan (printable)