Crystalline Silica Safety & Compliance Training
Regulator-Approved | Face-to-Face or Virtual | Practical & Industry-Focused
Crystalline silica is increasingly being referred to as “Asbestos 2.0” due to the similarities in how it damages the respiratory system – often with serious and irreversible health consequences.
Because of these risks, the South Australian Government introduced new regulations late last year, mandating silica training for workers who have worked with, or been exposed to, crystalline silica substances (CSS) within the last five years.
Silica is found in a wide range of common building materials – both natural and manufactured – including:
- Soil and sand
- Clay and stone products
- Concrete, bricks, mortar and grout
- Tiles and pavers
- Fibre cement
- Glass and asphalt
Silica exposure is not limited to cutting or grinding tasks – airborne dust on a worksite can pose a risk to many workers. The following workers are required to complete approved training:
- Work directly with silica-containing materials, or
- Are impacted by airborne dust on site.
Regulator-approved training, developed with industry
SafeWork SA has engaged Master Builders SA to develop one of the first Regulator-Approved Crystalline Silica Safety training courses in the state.
This course is available to members and non-members and has been designed to be practical, accessible, and immediately applicable on site.
Delivered by Chris Giniver, one of the most respected WHS trainers in the industry, the course has received excellent feedback since its launch and is already being recognised for its quality and relevance.
What the course covers
Participants will gain a clear, practical understanding of:
- The health risks associated with crystalline silica exposure
- How to identify silica hazards on site
- PPE requirements and how to use PPE effectively
- Ongoing controls and risk management strategies
- How to interpret safety data sheets (SDS) and apply them in practice
This training focuses on real-world compliance, helping workers and businesses understand what is required.
Register now
Silica compliance is mandatory, and enforcement action is real.
Register today to ensure you and your workers are informed, protected, and compliant with current regulations.
Pricing
Member – $300; Non Member – $390
Additional $75 CITB rebate available (*CITB eligibility criteria applies)