Overview
According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were approximately 7.7 million wage and salary jobs in the United States construction industry in 2006, making Construction one of the largest industries in the nation. That same year it was estimated that one fifth of the total workforce worked 45 or more hours per week. Often working days extend into the evening or night hours, thru weekends, and on holidays to meet schedule deadlines. Inclement weather may slow down or halt work, leading to even greater schedule demands. Add to the schedule pressures the physical demands of prolonged standing, climbing, bending, carrying tools and supplies, working in cramped or cluttered surroundings, and working with potentially dangerous tools, and the Construction site can quickly become an extremely hazardous environment. To function safely within the confines of this industry, workers must acquaint themselves with necessary precautions and diligently practice them. This course introduces students to common Construction hazards identified by OSHA, recommended solutions, and helpful resources to support a safe work environment.
In this course, students will review the OSHA Pocket Guide booklet entitled “Worker Safety Series: Construction”, published by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration—U.S. Department of Labor. This publication introduces common construction hazards and safety recommendations that, if properly adapted, can provide protection from or prevention of construction-related injuries and fatalities.
This course is useful for contractors, engineers, managers, tradesmen, and anyone else who has occasion to work in or around the construction industry. The course is relevant to multiple industries and trades and can even benefit do-it-yourself homeowners.
Students are required to pass a multiple-choice quiz consisting of ten (10) questions at the end of the course to earn PDH credit.
Specific Knowledge or Skill Obtained
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Descriptions of nine common construction safety hazards identified by OSHA and recommended solutions for each
- Safety checklists to assist individuals and companies involved in the Construction industry with avoiding workplace injuries, illnesses, and fatalities
- Guidelines for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) selection and use
- Guidelines for safe use of construction tools and equipment
- Guidelines for communicating chemical hazard information to users
- Construction Safety & Health Resources available from OSHA
- Construction Industry Cooperative and State Programs to assist the Construction industry
Course
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Introduction to Construction Safety
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