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815 Demolition Safety
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Training

It's important for the employer to train all employees who might have exposure to silica while performing demolition operations.

Silicosis and Crystalline Silica

Make sure employee training includes:

  • methods and observations to detect the presence of silica
  • when and where the physical and health hazards associated with silica exist
  • steps necessary to eliminate the hazards or at least protect themselves from silica exposure in the workplace

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9-7. When employees face exposure to silica what training should the employer provide?