Illawarra Respirable Crystalline Silica Workshop

This workshop provides details on Respirable Crystalline Silica and covers a number of topics from Workplace Exposure Standards to Principal Hazard Management Plans.

 

Safe Work Australia published a new Workplace Exposure Standards for crystalline silica to 0.05 mg/m3.  Following on from this, the IQA has developed a suite of resources to inform and educate on best practice guidelines, exposure, and employee health and safety regarding Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS).  This includes Fact Sheets, On-demand Webinars and Workshops.

Date: Wednesday 7 September 2022
Times: Start 8:00am (sharp) - 5.00pm
Venue: Holcim Lynwood Quarry | South Marulan Road, Marulan  | Direction here

Workshop Overview

The workshop will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of silica and current compliance requirements specifically covering: 

  • Workplace Exposure Standards
  • Legislation
  • Risk Management
  • Exposure Monitoring, Monitoring Program & Results
  • Health Monitoring
  • Dust Controls
  • Respiratory Protection
  • Training
  • Documentation
  • Principal Hazard Management Plans

The workshop will be delivered by a qualified hygienist and is aimed at:

  • Quarry Managers
  • Quarry Supervisors
  • Senior managers/staff
  • H&S Officers


 Facilitator: Haysam Elhassan | MSc Occupational Hygiene Practice, MSc Tech. Environmental and OH&S

       Haysam is an occupational hygienist and safety professional with more than 15 years' experience in a wide range of hygiene projects for public, private and government sectors.  He has worked in operational settings including commercial, manufacturing, tunnelling and mining processes.  Haysam has detailed knowledge and is pragmatic and effective when addressing workplace OHS matters.

Why attend?

Understanding the changes to the Workplace Exposure Standard is critical for staff in positions or responsibility in quarries.

  • Dispel the myths about silica
  • Understand your reporting requirements
  • Understand health monitoring requirements
  • Review risk management and hierarchy of controls
  • Understand how to communicate with your teams on risk, PPE, reporting and monitoring
  • Understand what is needed in your Principal Hazard Management Plans

CPD Hours: 5 hours - General Workplace Health and Safety

Requirements: All participants will be required to undertake some pre-reading. 

Registration

IQA Member:  $195
Non Member: $275
All prices include morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea

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Registrations Close: Friday 26 August 2022

This workshop will be followed by a Networking Dinner at Best Western Plus, Goulburn.

 

Disclaimer:
All information is correct at the time of publication.  The IQA reserves the right to alter or delete items as required, and takes no responsibility for any errors, omissions or changes. 
When
7/09/2022 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
AUS Eastern Standard Time
Where
Holcim Lynwood Quarry South Marulan Rd Marulan, NSW 2580 AUSTRALIA
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