Miner Dust/Silica Training Program:

REDUCING RESPIRABLE DUST AND CRYSTALLINE SILICA EXPOSURE FOR NEVADA MINERS

Supported by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Brookwood-Sago Mine Safety Grant

Training Features:

OBJECTIVE: To reduce respirable dust and crystalline silica exposure for Nevada metal and nonmetal miners

AUDIENCE: Miners, mining operators, and safety trainers

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility: All ages, races, and genders are welcome; smaller mines and underrepresented miners are encouraged to attend

En Español

COST: Free! DURATION: 2-3 Hours LANGUAGE: English & Spanish

COST: Free!

DURATION: 2-3 Hours

LANGUAGE: English & Spanish

2024 TRAINING LOCATIONS & DATES

• Reno (DRI): April 25, May 30, July 25, and September 25
• Las Vegas (DRI): June 20
• Winnemucca (Great Basin College): August 22
• Online participation also available

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Key Topics:

1. Training Overview: English and Spanish

2. Health effects of respirable dust and crystalline silica exposure: English and Spanish

3. Exposure limits and statistics: English and Spanish

4. A digest of proposed MSHA silica rule: English and Spanish

5. Sampling and measurement: English and Spanish

6. Best practices to reduce dust exposures: English and Spanish

7. Acknowledgements, Survey, and References: English and Spanish

CONTACT:

Dr. Xiaoliang Wang, Research Professor

775-674-7177
Xiaoliang.Wang@dri.edu