PDC Course Evaluation for PDC 702: 2026 Respirable Crystalline Silica and Other Minerals and Metals Symposium – Day 1 – NEW!

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* Please rate your overall satisfaction with the following:: 1 - Very Dissatisfied 2 - Dissatisfied 3 - Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied 4 - Satisfied 5 - Very Satisfied
   Pace of the Course
   Organization of the course content
   Usefulness of the information presented
   Instructional methods (lectures, demonstrations, discussion, simulations, etc.)
   Course assessment methods for transfer of knowledge (hands-on, demonstrations, group activities, workshops, etc.)
   Course achieved the advertised learning outcomes
   Information covered was appropriate to the advertised content level (introductory, intermediate, or advanced)
* This course increased my understanding of the topic area:: YesNo
* This course should continue to be offered:: YesNo
* Was the Targeted Audience (IH/OH Practice Level) designated appropriately? ? If you feel that this proposal is listed under the wrong target audience, select “no” and type in the audience you feel is best suited for this submission (technician, practitioner, professional): YesNo
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* How accurate was the core competency classification for this PDC?: 0 - Not sure; 1 - Not accurate; 2 - Slightly accurate; 3 - Somewhat accurate; 4 - Mostly accurate; 5 - Very accurate
* To what extent did the course design and organization enable your full participation? Choose ALL that are true for you.: I did not experience any issues with the design and organization of the course, and so I was able to fully participate.; Aspects of the design and/or organization of the course made it difficult for attendees like me to participate fully.; While I did not experience difficulties participating fully, other participants might.; The course was designed in such a way that it seemed accessible for all.; My circumstances and needs, and those of others like me, were specifically accommodated to make it easier to fully participate in the course.
Please share any specific experiences with how the design and/or organization of the course made it difficult for you to fully participate. (Optional and anonymous, brief comments welcome)
* How well did the PDC’s interactive elements support your learning as an adult learner (e.g., opportunities to apply concepts, participate actively, and learn from discussion)?: 1 – Very poorly; 2 – Poorly; 3 – Neutral; 4 – Well; 5 – Very well
What could be improved to better support how adults learn in this session? (Optional – brief comments welcome)
* The examples, language, and course materials were respectful.: 1 - Strongly Disagree; 2 – Disagree; 3 – Neither Agree or Disagree; 4 – Agree; 5 – Strongly Agree
If you’d like to share more, what could be improved, or what worked particularly well, to support inclusivity?
* Please rate your overall satisfaction with the following:: 1 – Very difficult 2 – Difficult 3 – Neutral 4 – Easy 5 – Very easy
How easy was it for you to navigate the PDC handouts (e.g., finding sections, moving between materials)
How well did the visual design of the handouts/slides (font size, contrast, layout, images) support readability?
If you experienced any difficulty, what could be improved in the handouts? (Optional – brief comments welcome)
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Please share any additional comments about the speaker: (if none, enter “N/A”. Please keep a professional tone and provide constructive feedback since presenters will be able to view your comments exactly as written. Include your name and email address if you are requesting follow-up.
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Please rank the speaker on the following:: N/A 1 - Poor 2 - Less than Average 3 - Average 4 - Very Good 5 - Excellent
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Please rank the speaker on the following:: N/A 1 - Poor 2 - Less than Average 3 - Average 4 - Very Good 5 - Excellent
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Please share any additional comments about the speaker: (if none, enter “N/A”. Please keep a professional tone and provide constructive feedback since presenters will be able to view your comments exactly as written. Include your name and email address if you are requesting follow-up.
Please rank the speaker on the following:: N/A 1 - Poor 2 - Less than Average 3 - Average 4 - Very Good 5 - Excellent
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Please rank the speaker on the following:: N/A 1 - Poor 2 - Less than Average 3 - Average 4 - Very Good 5 - Excellent
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Please rank the speaker on the following:: N/A 1 - Poor 2 - Less than Average 3 - Average 4 - Very Good 5 - Excellent
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Please rank the speaker on the following:: N/A 1 - Poor 2 - Less than Average 3 - Average 4 - Very Good 5 - Excellent
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Please rank the speaker on the following:: N/A 1 - Poor 2 - Less than Average 3 - Average 4 - Very Good 5 - Excellent
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Please rank the speaker on the following:: N/A 1 - Poor 2 - Less than Average 3 - Average 4 - Very Good 5 - Excellent
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PDC Course Evaluation for PDC 702: 2026 Respirable Crystalline Silica and Other Minerals and Metals Symposium – Day 1 – NEW!

Instructor evaluation: Francesco Turci

Instructor evaluation: Scott Dotson, PhD CIH DABT FAIHA

Instructor evaluation: Cristina Pavan

Instructor evaluation: Kenneth Mundt

Instructor evaluation: Paul Wambach, CIH (Retired)

Instructor evaluation: Darrah Sleeth, PhD, MPH, CIH

Instructor evaluation: Gediminas Mainelis, PhD

Instructor evaluation: Martin Harper, PhD, CIH FAIHA

Instructor evaluation: Jhy-Charm Soo

Instructor evaluation: Adrian Eccles

Instructor evaluation: Steven Verpaele, CIH

Instructor evaluation: Allison Persing, MS, CIH, CSP

Instructor evaluation: Emanuele Cauda

Instructor evaluation: Peter Stacey

Instructor evaluation: Kevin Sparwasser

Instructor evaluation: Justin Morrow

Instructor evaluation: Ashwani Shukla, CIH, CSP & SMS

Instructor evaluation: Frank Pagone, PhD, CIH

Instructor evaluation: Rod Harvey, CIH, CSP, CHMM, P.E.

Instructor evaluation: Shaun Crawford, PhD CIH

Instructor evaluation: Tania Alarcon Falconi

Instructor evaluation: Michael Stevens

Instructor evaluation: Neva Jacobs, DrPH, MSPH, CIH

Instructor evaluation: Meghan Friesen, BA, ROH

Instructor evaluation: Kiana Bonamin, B.Sc.

	1 - Very Dissatisfied	2 - Dissatisfied	3 - Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied	4 - Satisfied	5 - Very Satisfied
Pace of the Course
Organization of the course content
Usefulness of the information presented
Instructional methods (lectures, demonstrations, discussion, simulations, etc.)
Course assessment methods for transfer of knowledge (hands-on, demonstrations, group activities, workshops, etc.)
Course achieved the advertised learning outcomes
Information covered was appropriate to the advertised content level (introductory, intermediate, or advanced)

	1 – Very difficult	2 – Difficult	3 – Neutral	4 – Easy	5 – Very easy
How easy was it for you to navigate the PDC handouts (e.g., finding sections, moving between materials)
How well did the visual design of the handouts/slides (font size, contrast, layout, images) support readability?

	N/A	1 - Poor	2 - Less than Average	3 - Average	4 - Very Good	5 - Excellent
Technical Knowledge (Demonstrated understanding and accurate presentation of the topic)
Speaking Ability (Spoke clearly, engaged the audience, and used visuals effectively.)
Willingness and Ability to Answer Questions (Allowed time for questions and responded clearly and completely.)