Suitable for workers in demolition, construction, commercial and residential settings who are required to work with products and materials containing crystalline silica (CS) & respirable crystalline silica (RCS).
Course Overview
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to work with products and materials containing crystalline silica (CS) and respirable crystalline silica (RCS).
The unit includes preparing for and identifying tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE) and respiratory protective equipment (RPE) to be used while working with products and materials containing CS.
The unit also covers the review of working with products and materials containing CS.
Worksites may be in factory or workshop settings or commercial and residential settings, and/or construction sites, including demolition sites.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit. Relevant work health and safety (WHS) state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm jurisdictional requirements.
Entry Requirements
Prerequisite Units:
- CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry (included in the delivery of this course with HSAS)
Other Requirements: There are no other requirements for entry to this course.
Topics
- Prepare to handle products and materials containing CS
- Perform work
- Perform maintenance activities and clean-up of work area
- Review working with products containing CS
