LCS Laboratory Inc. offers the first-of-its-kind, live, online training course on sampling of Crystalline Silica. This training program is designed for industrial hygieniests, safety, consulting, and indoor air quality (IAQ) professionals. Developed by LCS Laboratory Inc.—an ISO17025-accredited laboratory with over 25 years of field experience—the course reflects best practices inspired by the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA).
Participants will gain comprehensive knowledge and practical skills to plan, collect samples and discuss the air sampling results in application to Industrial Hygiene projects.
Course Format
- Live Online Instruction via Zoom
- Total Duration: 2 academic hours
- Certificate of Completion issued by LCS Laboratory Inc.
- Price: $250 CAD for unlimited number of attendees (2025–2026 rates)
- Discounted rates available for Ontario consulting companies open to collaboration
Who Should Attend
- Certified Industrial Hygienists
- Safety and Environmental Consultants
- Occupational Health Officers
- IAQ Specialists
- Government Inspectors and Auditors
Course Highlights
- Understanding Silica
- Chemical and physical properties of crystalline vs. amorphous silica
- Health effects: silicosis, lung cancer, and chronic inflammation
- Regulatory classifications (IARC Group 1 carcinogen)
- Particle Size and Health Risk
- Inhalable, thoracic, and respirable dust fractions
- Why only respirable silica is regulated and hazardous
- Regulatory Frameworks
- Exposure limits across jurisdictions (Ontario, BC, OSHA)
- Importance of personal sampling and compliance strategy
- Sampling Techniques
- Size-selective sampling using cyclones and impactors
- Flow rate requirements and equipment calibration
- Common errors: insufficient air volume, sample overload
- Standard Methods
- NIOSH 7500 (XRD) and NIOSH 7602 (FTIR)
- Method selection, detection limits, and cost considerations
- Sample media, air volumes, and lab coordination
- Field Planning and Troubleshooting
- Designing a sampling strategy aligned with reporting goals
- Backup sampling, equipment checks, and contingency planning
- Real-World Calculation Example
- Step-by-step walkthrough of air volume and exposure concentration
- Comparison with occupational exposure limits
Registration and Contact
To register or request more information, contact us at info@lcslaboratory.com or contact us via the form.
We look forward to helping you build safer workplaces through advanced air sampling expertise.
