O8: Making Silica Exposure Relatable to Workers
Wed, 5/21: 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM CDT
00582
Education Session
00582
Education Session
Kansas City Convention Center
Room: 2502 A
CM Credit Hours: 1
Description
Understanding the dangers of silica exposure is critical across various industries, from construction to manufacturing to mining. Effectively conveying this information in a way that resonates with workers is important. This presentation focuses on teaching employees about silica in practical, relatable terms that they can easily grasp, regardless of their industry. By using real-world examples and straightforward explanations, this session will empower workers with the knowledge they need to protect themselves. Attendees will learn effective communication strategies to ensure safety messages about silica are clear, relevant, and impactful.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion, the participant will be able to:
• Identify the health risks of silica exposure across different industries.
• Deliver safety messages about silica that resonate with workers.
• Utilize real-world examples in communicating with workers.
• Enhance worker engagement to foster proactive risk management.
• Identify the health risks of silica exposure across different industries.
• Deliver safety messages about silica that resonate with workers.
• Utilize real-world examples in communicating with workers.
• Enhance worker engagement to foster proactive risk management.
Content Level
Intermediate
Interactive Session Experience
Demo
Polling
Q&A
Small Group Discussion
Organizational Category
Corporation/Company
Primary Industry
All Industries
Construction
Mining
Topics
Aerosols & Airborne Particulates
Also part of the Virtual Program
Available as part of AIHA Connect OnDemand
Enhancing OEHS Communication Skills
Respiratory Protection