Corporate Training Only – Not for Individual Enrollment
Duration: Half-Day to 1 Day (Customizable)
Delivery Mode: Onsite / Live Virtual / Blended

Target Audience:

• Maintenance and construction teams
• HSE officers and safety coordinators
• Site engineers and project managers
• Renovation and demolition crews
• Industrial workers exposed to dust, insulation, or cement

Training Objectives:

• Understand the health risks of asbestos and respirable crystalline silica (RCS)
• Identify common sources of exposure in the workplace
• Learn safe work practices and control measures
• Ensure compliance with international and local safety regulations

Course Outline / Modules:

Module 1: Introduction to Asbestos and Silica

• What are asbestos and crystalline silica?
• Types, forms, and uses in construction and industry
• Where they are commonly found

Module 2: Health Effects of Exposure

• Asbestos: Mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis
• Silica: Silicosis, lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Long-term impact and latency

Module 3: Regulatory Requirements

• OSHA, ILO, and national standards (e.g., Saudi OSHA, EU Directives)
• Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL)
• Employer obligations and employee rights

Module 4: Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

• Identifying materials that may contain asbestos or silica
• Dust generation and exposure routes
• Workplace assessment and monitoring

Module 5: Control Measures

• Engineering controls: ventilation, water suppression
• Administrative controls: work scheduling, warning signs
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): respirators, disposable suits

Module 6: Safe Work Practices

• Handling and removal basics (non-licensed work)
• Emergency response to accidental disturbance
• Decontamination and waste disposal

Module 7: Roles and Responsibilities

• Supervisor, worker, and contractor roles
• Communication and hazard reporting
• Training and medical surveillance

Certification:

• Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance upon completing the training
  and passing the assessment.