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ATTENTION! An Upgraded Version of the Site to Launch in January 2026 – Act now to download any saved plans.
CPWR launched this site in 2012, and we are pleased to report it continues to be used regularly to protect workers from silica exposure.
To ensure the site continues working long-term, we are in the process of upgrading the underlying technology. If you are a registered
user, there is a chance that saved plans in your account may be lost during the transition. If there are plans you want to keep, please
save them to your computer by selecting the “Print” option and then printing or saving the documents as PDF files (the “Download”
function is currently unavailable) by December 31, 2025.
We apologize for the inconvenience but appreciate your support during this upgrade.
Training and Other Resources
Historical Resources
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Aug 16, 2012
A Guide to Working Safely with Silica – If It’s Silica, It’s Not Just Dust
DOL and NIOSH
Includes information on the hazard, health effects, controls and government resources.
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Aug 20, 2012
Silica - The Deadly Dust (45 slides)
University of New Mexico and East Tennessee State University
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Aug 20, 2012
Silicosis Prevention: Introduction to OSHA’s Special Emphasis Program (24 slides)
Georgia Tech Safety and Health Consultation Program
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Aug 16, 2012
Guides for Managing Toolbox Talks for Crystalline Silica Hazards
Mount Sinai-Irving J. Selikoff Center for Occupational & Environmental Medicine, Construction Hygiene and Ergonomics Program and Hunter College, Urban Public Health Program, CUNY
Section E includes information on planning and conducting a silica toolbox talk, content, and related worksheets.
