Silica and Dust Awareness Training in brief: Silica and Dust Awareness Training is an online CPD accredited course from ProCompliance covering the main construction dusts and their health effects. It takes approx. 25 minutes across 3 sections. A 20 question test follows, so learners have their certificate as soon as they pass.
Why this training matters
Respirable crystalline silica causes silicosis and lung cancer, and construction dust is one of the biggest occupational health risks in the UK.
Silica and Dust Awareness explains respirable crystalline silica and the harm it does to the lungs. It covers risk assessments, the legislation and the assess, control, review approach. It is for anyone who works with, or could come into contact with, silica dust.
Silica and Dust Awareness Training at a glance
| Course | Silica and Dust Awareness |
|---|---|
| Category | Health & Safety |
| Accreditation | CPD accredited |
| Governing framework | COSHH Regulations 2002 Read the official text What the law requires |
| Price | Quoted for your team: credits, this course on its own, or 12 months of access to all our courses. Request a quote |
| Delivery | Online and self paced on any device, via The Globe LMS |
| Certificate | PDF issued immediately on completion, with your logo on it |
| Provider | ProCompliance Services Ltd, United Kingdom |
The duty behind this course. COSHH Regulations 2002 sets it out at Regulation 12(1). Read the wording and what it means, or go straight to the official text.680,000 working people sustained an injury at work in Great Britain, 2024/25. HSE, all industries. See the full figures.
What you will be able to do
- An understanding of what silica dust is and where it’s found
- Knowing the duties involved in managing the risks connected with silica dust during construction tasks
- To understand the potential health hazards related to silica and to ensure that silica dust is controlled effectively
- Being aware of any projects that may increase the dangers connected with silica dust
- Understanding of the types of personal protective equipment that can safeguard workers from silica dust exposure and understanding how to use them effectively
- A knowledge of other types of dust hazards, such as wood dust
What Silica and Dust Awareness covers
Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS)
This section covers how breathing in dusts during construction and mineral processing activities can cause severe health issues, and how this can be avoided.
Risk assessments and RCS legislation
You will look at the essential components of a workplace risk assessment, the five key steps involved, and the legislation connected to RCS.
Assess, control, review (ACR)
This section outlines the Assess, Control, Review model, which is part of the risk assessment. It also looks into the hierarchy of control and explores some control measures that can be used to minimise or eliminate risks linked to RCS expo
Who should take Silica and Dust Awareness Training
This course is suitable for anyone who works with, or may come in to contact with silica dust.
Where this course fits
The sectors that use it most, as well as the standard it meets.
Common questions
How can my business get Silica and Dust Awareness training for its staff?
Enrol them on ProCompliance's Silica and Dust Awareness course. It runs online through The Globe LMS in approx. 25 minutes, and each learner gets a certificate as soon as they pass. It carries CPD accreditation, and it follows the COSHH Regulations 2002. You can also try it free first, or book a demo to see how assigning and tracking it works.
Is Silica and Dust Awareness Training accredited?
This course is CPD.
Which regulations does Silica and Dust Awareness Training cover?
It follows COSHH Regulations 2002.
How long does Silica and Dust Awareness Training take?
Approx. 25 minutes. It runs online at each person's own pace, so they can pause and resume it.
Is there a test at the end?
Yes, a 20 question test. Retakes are free, so we never charge anyone again for not passing first time.
Do learners get a certificate?
Yes. The Globe issues a certificate on completion, so you can download it as a PDF straight away. The Globe keeps it against the learner, so you can produce it later without asking them for it.
How much does Silica and Dust Awareness Training cost?
We quote it for your team. Use credits, take this course on its own, or give your team 12 months of access to all our courses. Once we know what you need, we find the best value option for you.
