# Event Details - **Event Name**: Specialist Silica Dust Awareness Training - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 09 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 am – Wed, 09 Sep, 2026 at 04:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Two Sessions in one day on Control of Silica Dust & Respiratory Protection Awareness Training.About this EventSilica dust remains one of the UK’s biggest occupational health risks in construction and maintenance industries, second only to asbestos.This practical 3-hour face-to-face training course has been developed in collaboration between and to help employers, supervisors, and workers better understand the dangers of respirable crystalline silica (RCS), workplace dust exposure, and the importance of effective respiratory protection.The course combines occupational health awareness, practical dust control guidance, and respiratory protective equipment (RPE) best practice, including face fit awareness and compliance responsibilities.Who Should Attend?This course is ideal for:Construction & Maintenance SectorFacilities management companiesHousing associationsSocial housing contractorsKitchen and bathroom installersConstruction companiesRefurbishment and fit-out contractorsDemolition and civils contractorsLocal authority maintenance teamsUtilities and infrastructure contractorsDate, Time and Ticket InformationTuesday 9th September 2026ACS Training Suite, Kinning Park, Glasgow3 Hour Face-to-Face CourseTwo sessions - 9:30AM Senior Management Session, 1PM Operatives Session£120 + VAT per person per sessionBook before 30th July to receive 10% discount! Use code SILICA10 at the checkout.Why This Training MattersAccording to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Silica is the biggest risk to construction workers after asbestos.Exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) has been linked to:Lung cancerSilicosisCOPDLong-term respiratory diseaseHSE estimates that silica exposure contributed to the deaths of over 500 construction workers from lung cancer.Around 4,000 deaths annually are linked to COPD resulting from past workplace exposures, with construction workers considered a significant at-risk group.Many everyday construction and maintenance tasks generate hazardous silica dust, including:Cutting concreteDrilling brickGrinding surfacesChasing wallsSanding materialsDemolition workStone and tile cuttingThe most dangerous dust particles are often invisible to the eye.Course Content Includes✔ Understanding silica dust and respirable crystalline silica (RCS)✔ Health risks associated with silica exposure✔ HSE guidance and legal responsibilities✔ COSHH awareness and compliance✔ Identifying high-risk tasks and materials✔ Practical dust control measures✔ Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) awareness✔ Importance of correctly fitted RPE✔ Face fit testing awareness✔ Workplace control strategies and good practiceIncluded With Your BookingAll attendees will receive complimentary access to the Silica Awareness & RPE Face Fitting Mobile App, including following tools and resources:✔ Legislation Library✔ Regulatory Advisor✔ RPE advisor✔ Hazard identifier✔ COSHH Printable Guide✔ Respirator Colour GuideDelivered in CollaborationThis training is delivered jointly by ACS and RPE2FIT, over 100 years of combined expertise in:Occupational health and workplace safetyAsbestos and airborne hazard awarenessRespiratory protectionFace fit testing and compliance supportTogether, we provide a practical and informed approach to reducing workplace respiratory risks.Spaces are limited to ensure optimum learning outcomes for delegates.If you're having issues booking this course, please contact us at training@acsrisk.com.Not ready to book just yet?Scan the QR code to join our priority waitlist and receive updates, course information, launch dates, and exclusive early access offers. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/b80ddb10-a42f-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w744-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/b8436a00-a42f-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w1200-h444-dc080808-gmir.jpg AgendaSilica Dust Awareness and BackgroundHost: Emma WilleyInfo: Emma Willey brings over 30 years of expertise to the Health & Safety industry, building her career from hands-on asbestos testing to leading the award-winning ACS Group. As one of the first female asbestos analysts in Scotland, she has worked through every operational role from field technician to UKAS Quality Manager before becoming Managing Director in 2023. With a Mathematics and Management MA from St Andrews University, Emma combines deep technical knowledge with practical experience. She has literally sweated in asbestos enclosures, crawled through ducts in full PPE, and conducted microscopy analysis across residential, commercial and industrial settings. Emma's expertise extends beyond compliance into wellbeing. Following her experience surviving the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami, she developed innovative approaches that integrate traditional safety practices with wellbeing management, including applying Traditional Chinese Medicine concepts to improve workplace communication.RPE & Practical Dust Control GuidanceHost: Julia McDonaldInfo: Julia is a BSIF Fit2Fit Accredited Qualitative and Quantitative Face Fit Tester and Trainer. She has been in this Industry for over eight years and has developed the business to include a variety of Health and Safety solutions for clients. She is a qualified teacher and has taught in residential schools. Her passion and dedication, is to use these skills to raise awareness in the Health and Safety Industry. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/glasgow/specialist-silica-dust-awareness-training/100001990098168193 - **Event Categories**: workshops, health-wellness, sports, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - door_time: 2026-09-09T08:00:00Z - Duration: 7 hours - Location: ACS Learning & Consultancy Ltd - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 154.72, max: 154.72, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Glasgow - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: ACS Learning & Consultancy Ltd - **lat**: 55.8486235 - **long**: -4.286771 - **full address**: ACS Learning & Consultancy Ltd, Unit 10-13, Claremont Centre, Glasgow, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Specialist Silica Dust Awareness Training - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/2e4f02b43bb4ac193fdd01ad46869e4f0370917357daf62ffed1ac167dd9f3b0-rimg-w1200-h608-dcf7f7f6-gmir.jpg?v=1782019590 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Specialist Silica Dust Awareness Training being held? - **A:** Specialist Silica Dust Awareness Training takes place on Wed, 09 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 am to Wed, 09 Sep, 2026 at 04:30 pm at ACS Learning & Consultancy Ltd, Unit 10-13, Claremont Centre, Glasgow, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Specialist Silica Dust Awareness Training? - **A:** Specialist Silica Dust Awareness Training is organized by ACS Learning Academy Ltd. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Specialist Silica Dust Awareness Training is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Glasgow, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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