CPCSIL3001 Work with products and materials containing crystalline silica

COMING SOON

This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to work with products and materials containing crystalline silica (CS) and respirable crystalline silica (RCS).

The unit of competency includes preparing for and identifying tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE) and respiratory protective equipment (RPE) to be used while working with products and materials containing crystalline silica (CS).

The unit of competency also covers the review of working with products and materials containing crystalline silica (CS).

Worksites may be in factory or workshop settings or commercial and residential settings, and/or construction sites, including demolition sites.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit of competency. Relevant work health and safety (WHS) state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm jurisdictional requirements.

Pre-requisite unit:
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

Unit sector:
Building and construction