{{ propApi.closeIcon }}
Our industry
Our industry $vuetify.icons.faArrowRight
Housing industry insights Economics Insights Data & forecasts Tailored research and analysis Advocacy & policy Advocacy Policy priorities Position statements Submissions News and inspiration Industry news Member alerts Media releases HOUSING Online
Business support
Business support $vuetify.icons.faArrowRight
Become an apprentice host Hire an apprentice Why host a HIA apprentice? Apprentice partner program Builder & manufacturer program Industry insurance Construction legal expenses insurance Construction works insurance Home warranty insurance Tradies & tool insurance Member perks Toyota vehicles The Good Guys Commercial Fuel savings See all Planning & safety solutions Building & planning services Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) Solutions for your business Contracts Online Advertise jobs Trusted support & guidance Contracts & compliance support Industrial relations
Resources & advice
Resources & advice $vuetify.icons.faArrowRight
Building it right Building codes Australian standards Getting it right on site See all Building materials & products Concrete, bricks & walls Getting products approved Use the right products for the job See all Managing your business Dealing with contracts Handling disputes Managing your employees See all Managing your safety Safety rules Working with silica See all Building your business Growing your business Maintaining your business See all Other subjects Getting approval to build Sustainable homes See all
Careers & learning
Careers & learning $vuetify.icons.faArrowRight
A rewarding career Become an apprentice Apprenticeships on offer How do I apply? Frequently asked questions Study with us Find a course to suit you Qualification courses Learning on demand Professional development courses A job in the industry Get your builder's licence Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Further your career Find jobs
HIA community
HIA community $vuetify.icons.faArrowRight
Join HIA Sign me up How do I become a member? What's in it for me? Mates rates Get involved Become an award judge Join a committee Partner with us Our initiatives HIA Building Women GreenSmart Kitchen, bathroom and design hub Get to know us Our members Our people Our partners Support for you Charitable Foundation Mental health program
Awards & events
Awards & events $vuetify.icons.faArrowRight
Awards Awards program People & Business Awards GreenSmart Australian Housing Awards Awards winners Regional Award winners Australian Housing Award winners 2024 Australian Home of the Year Enter online Industry events Events in the next month Economic outlook National Conference Events calendar
HIA shop
HIA shop $vuetify.icons.faArrowRight
Most popular products National Construction Code Vol 1 & 2 Waterproofing wet areas AS 3740:2021 HIA Guide to Waterproofing HIA Guide to NCC Livable Housing Provisions Top categories Building codes & standards Contracts & documents Guides & manuals Safety products Signage For your business Contracts Online Digital Australian Standards Digital Resource Library Forecasts & data
About Contact Newsroom
$vuetify.icons.faTimes
$vuetify.icons.faMapMarker Set my location Use the field below to update your location
Address
Change location
{{propApi.title}}
{{propApi.text}} {{region}} Change location
{{propApi.title}}
{{propApi.successMessage}} {{region}} Change location

$vuetify.icons.faPhone1300 650 620

Managing the Silica Risk

Managing the Silica Risk

Course overview

This online course will provide you with an understanding on how to identify and minimise the risks of exposure to silica.

This course covers the below key learning outcomes:

What is Respire Crystalline Silica (RCS)

  • The cause of silicosis
  • Silica exposure

Rules for working with silica

  • Risk factors
  • Working with products
  • Workplace Exposure Standard

How can workers be protected?

  • Hazard and risk control
  • Engineering control
  • Health monitoring.

 

You will need access to an electronic device to log into the online short course.

On successful completion of a series of online knowledge check questions, you'll receive a Statement of Completion. If you're a HIA member, your CPD point/s will be automatically uploaded to your CPD tracker on your myHIA dashboard.

CPD points

This workshop has been approved for CPD (Continuing Professional Development) points as below:

  • NSW – 1pt
  • TAS – 1pt

Get started today!

$vuetify.icons.faSearchPlus

Non-Member price

{{product.currencySymbol}}{{product.listPrice | asCurrency}}

Member price

FREE

{{product.currencySymbol}}{{ membersPrice | asCurrency}}

Login or create an account Add to cart $vuetify.icons.faPlus Login or create an account Get it now $vuetify.icons.faArrowToBottom
Item added to cart

Please proceed to cart to checkout Cart

Item not added to cart

Please try again

$vuetify.icons.faTimesCircle

Who would do this training?

The course is relevant for:

  • Builders
  • Business partners and business owners
  • Trade contractors
  • Industry participants wanting to understand more about silica awareness.

Funding partner

Keystone

HIA acknowledges Keystone Tasmania’s support in providing project funding to enable the delivery of critical workforce development and training activities for the building and construction industry. 

2022 National Construction Code - Volume One

Product comes in an A4 binder and will be mailed to you once it's purchased online. Volume One of the National Construction Code (NCC) relates to comm...

2022 National Construction Code - Volume Two

Product comes in an A4 binder and will be mailed to you once it's purchased online. Volume Two of the National Construction Code (NCC) relates to resi...

Working with Silica on Construction Site SWMS template

This Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) identifies high risk construction work activities associated with Working with Silica on a Construction Site an...

Installation of Engineered Stone Benchtops SWMS template

This Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) identifies high risk construction work activities associated with Installation of Engineered Stone Bench tops ...