Construction Safety Orientation (Update Available)

Overview/Description
Target Audience
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
Course Number

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Overview/Description
This course is designed to inform new construction workers and site visitors in and around construction sites of the potential hazards and safe work practices associated with the construction industry. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements - recognize hazards commonly found at construction sites and recall safe construction work practices.

Target Audience
Supervisors, safety committees, corporate managers, department managers, and accident investigation team members

Expected Duration (hours)
1.5

Lesson Objectives

Construction Safety Orientation

identify methods to communicate chemical hazards.

identify responsibilities in a Hazard Communication Program.

select safe work practices to prevent slips, trips, and falls.

identify general PPE requirements.

recognize safe techniques when handling material.

identify safe work practices when working with hand and power tools.

cite ways to control electrical hazards.

identify specific hazards of trenching and excavating.

identify good housekeeping practices.

identify precautions to take when welding or cutting.

Course Number:
SAH0415