eQuartz Dust - Web training (1/2 day).

The web training eQuartz Dust is a training for those who need knowledge of the risks, and of how to prevent them, when working with quartz-containing material. This applies to you if you work with crushing, quarrying, handling stone, grinding, chiselling or drilling in concrete, brick, mortar and plaster. It is also common in paving, demolition work and work in tunnels.

During the training, the participant has gained knowledge of: - What quartz dust is and how it arises in different work tasks. - Health risks and diseases that can be caused by exposure to quartz dust. - Applicable laws, regulations and the employer's responsibility when working with quartz. - Risk assessment and preventive working methods to reduce dust exposure. - Personal protective equipment and respiratory protection, and their correct use and care. - Safe cleaning, ventilation and dust-reducing measures in the workplace. - Routines, documentation and safe work to prevent ill health and create a safe work environment. We recommend that the course is retaken every 5 years to keep the knowledge up to date.