Silica dust is one of the most serious health risks on construction sites across the ACT. It can be created by cutting concrete, drilling into masonry, dry-sanding render, or working with engineered stone.
Because of these risks, workers in the ACT must complete 10830NAT Course in Crystalline Silica Exposure Prevention before starting work on-site.
10830NAT Course in Crystalline Silica Exposure Prevention at MBA Training teaches workers how silica dust is produced, why it is dangerous and how to control it.
The course is nationally recognised and delivered face-to-face at the Master Builders ACT HQ in Fyshwick.
During the training, students learn how common building products can release very fine respirable crystalline silica. These particles are too small to see and can travel deep into the lungs.
What are the risks of silica exposure?
There are a number of health effects associated with long-term silica exposure, including lung disease and other adverse conditions. Workers who regularly cut pavers, chase concrete floors or angle grind fibre cement sheets may be exposed without knowing it. Understanding these tasks and how the dust behaves is essential for keeping yourself and your coworkers safe.
The course helps workers to understand why silica safety training is now a legal requirement in the ACT. The focus is not on fear, but on practical awareness. When workers recognise the risk early, they can put the proper controls in place before dust becomes a problem.
Controlling silica onsite
Control measures are another critical element in the course. For example, using water suppression when cutting, attaching dust extraction units, improving ventilation or choosing tools designed for low dust output. The course covers the proper use of personal protective equipment, including respirators that have been fit-tested.
Planning ahead
Planning is another important part of the training. Students learn how to check Safety Data Sheets, review job steps, identify high-dust activities, and ensure their controls are in place before starting work.
Because 10830NAT Course in Crystalline Silica Exposure Prevention is mandatory for many construction roles in the ACT, completing it helps you meet your legal obligations and prepares you to work safely.
If you work with concrete, bricks, tiles, mortar or engineered stone or if you take part in tasks that release dust, this training should be completed as early as possible.
To enrol, visit the course page and view the upcoming dates.
