Provides a comprehensive review of OSHA's new silica standard and training on the health effects of silica exposure and practical steps companies can take to protect workers from the hazards of silica exposure. This four (4) hour course is designed for supervisors, project managers, foreman, safety professionals, owners, and decision makers on the jobsite. Job tasks addressed in this course include those who come in contact with elevated exposure to silica dust. Students will learn how to properly implement assessment methods for measuring worker exposure and the medical surveillance requirements of the standards. Participants will be given information to ascertain the effectiveness of their company's silica compliance program and the information on the requirements and responsibilities of a silica 'competent person' on construction sites.