{"id":728,"date":"2022-09-11T19:03:49","date_gmt":"2022-09-11T19:03:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/akt.smgrsdev.ca\/portfolio-items\/formation-sur-la-silice-cristalline-les-dangers-et-la-prevention\/"},"modified":"2026-03-27T17:57:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T17:57:30","slug":"training-on-crystalline-silica-dangers-and-prevention","status":"publish","type":"avada_portfolio","link":"https:\/\/aktformation.com\/en\/portfolio-items\/training-on-crystalline-silica-dangers-and-prevention\/","title":{"rendered":"Crystalline Silica: Dangers and Prevention"},"content":{"rendered":"

Crystalline Silica: Dangers and Prevention<\/h1><\/h1><\/div>
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CNESST Zero Tolerance Training<\/h4><\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Several thousands of Quebec workers are potentially exposed to crystalline silica in the various construction sectors.<\/strong> Long-term exposure can lead to serious and even fatal occupational diseases. This training identifies the risks and teaches the preventive measures required by the CNESST.<\/p>\n

Training Objectives<\/h3>\n
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  1. Prevent occupational diseases<\/li>\n
  2. Make workers aware of the potential dangers related to their activities<\/li>\n
  3. Adopt a preventive attitude and perform work safely<\/li>\n
  4. Manage cases of occupational injuries effectively and efficiently<\/li>\n
  5. Improve the company’s position in the industry<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Duration of the Course<\/h3>\n

    About 4 hours.<\/p>\n

    Target Audience<\/h3>\n

    Construction workers, project managers or any other person who may be exposed to crystalline silica on the job.<\/p>\n

    Topics Addressed<\/h3>\n
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    1. What is silica?<\/li>\n
    2. In what materials and construction activities is it found?<\/li>\n
    3. Legal requirements and the prevention program<\/li>\n
    4. Occupational Exposure Limits (OEL) and health effects<\/li>\n
    5. The different categories of tasks<\/li>\n
    6. Engineering measures and hygiene practices<\/li>\n
    7. Personal protective equipment<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Other Relevant Information<\/h3>\n

      Pedagogical approach<\/strong>
      \nOral presentation by the trainer, interaction with participants, exercises<\/p>\n

      Materials given to participants<\/strong>
      \nParticipant workbook, checklist<\/p>\n

      Evaluation method<\/strong>
      \nQuiz on the knowledge transmitted during the training<\/p>\n

      Certification given<\/strong>
      \nAttestation card (wallet size) and certificate<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Several thousands of Quebec workers are potentially exposed to crystalline silica in the various construction sectors. Long-term exposure can lead to serious and even fatal occupational diseases. 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