OSHA-Compliant Respirable Crystalline Silica Certification
Protect Your Team from Silica Exposure
Train your workforce to recognize, evaluate, and control respirable crystalline silica hazards with KARM Safety Solutions.
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1153 compliant
MSHA Part 56/57 aligned
In-person & online training available
Certification upon completion
Stay compliant. Reduce exposure. Protect your workers.
What Is Silica Competent Person Training?
Silica Competent Person Training prepares supervisors and workers to manage exposure to respirable crystalline silica, a hazardous dust generated during:
- Cutting concrete
- Drilling or grinding masonry
- Crushing stone
- Sawing or demolition work
These particles are invisible, but extremely dangerous when inhaled.
Why Silica Training Is Critical
Respirable crystalline silica is a serious and irreversible health hazard.
Exposure can lead to:
- Silicosis (incurable lung disease)
- Lung cancer
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Kidney disease
There is no cure—only prevention through proper training and controls.
OSHA & MSHA Requirements
This course aligns with:
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- 29 CFR 1926.1153 (Respirable Crystalline Silica – Construction)
- MSHA Part 46 Surface Mining.
Key Requirement:
Employers must designate a competent person to:
- Identify silica hazards
- Implement exposure controls
- Ensure compliance with the written exposure control plan
What You Will Learn
This training equips participants to:
- Identify silica-generating tasks and hazards
- Understand permissible exposure limits (PELs)
- Conduct exposure assessments
- Implement engineering controls:
- Water delivery systems
- Local exhaust ventilation
- HEPA vacuums
- Apply work practice controls and PPE
- Develop and manage a Written Exposure Control Plan
- Understand medical surveillance and recordkeeping
- Enforce safe work practices on-site
Who Needs This Training?
- Construction supervisors and foremen
- Safety managers and coordinators
- OSHA-designated competent persons
- Workers exposed to silica dust
If your team cuts, drills, or disturbs concrete or masonry, this training is essential.
Why Choose KARM Safety Solutions
KARM provides more than basic compliance training.
Field-tested, real-world instruction
Focus on practical hazard control
Built for construction and industrial environments
Regularly updated with OSHA and industry changes
Training designed for the real jobsite, not just the classroom
Certification & Documentation
Upon successful completion:
- Certificate of Completion issued
- Documentation for employer compliance
- Support for exposure control program development
Why This Training Matters for Employers
Over 2 million workers are exposed to silica each year in the U.S.
Many exceed OSHA limits without realizing it.
A trained competent person helps ensure:
- Exposure is controlled
- Records are maintained
- Workers are protected
- OSHA compliance is achieved
Frequently Asked Questions
What is respirable crystalline silica?
Fine dust created during construction and industrial activities can damage the lungs when inhaled.
Is silica training required by OSHA?
Yes. OSHA requires training and hazard control for workers exposed to silica.
What does a competent person do?
A competent person identifies hazards and ensures proper controls are in place.
Can silica training be done online?
Yes, but employers must ensure workers understand and apply site-specific controls.
