Requirements for Silica, Asbestos and Lead Awareness in Residential Construction
Washington State is required to update its Silica rule to meet OSHAs new standard for worker exposure in construction, get a heads up on the new rule! This class covers health hazards in construction and required awareness training for health hazards in construction. Asbestos Awareness (2 hours) is required for employers who work in buildings where their employees might contact asbestos per WAC 296-62-07722. Particularly in per-1978 buildings, but in others also, workers may come in to contact with lead based paint or lead in a form that may cause exposure and are employers are required to provide training to those workers on WAC 296-155-176. This class covers containment, work practices, PPE and decontamination for health hazards.
Instructor, Kris Alberti, CAPS, CGP