objectivesThe Intro to Heavy Construction Safety and Health Awareness for Construction online training from OSHA Education School is an introductory-level safety course focusing on civil construction safety. The course covers general safety and health issues affecting the construction industry with an emphasis on the heavy construction industry. Additionally, participants can expect to learn specific guidelines to follow in accordance with OSHA standards.
OSHA Education School’s Intro to Heavy Construction Safety and Health Awareness for Construction online course is designed to aid participants with the history and basic application of occupational safety and health, OSHA standards, injury and illness statistics, and primary sources for assistance and information in furthering one’s knowledge. Participants are encouraged to further their individual knowledge by reviewing OSHA Construction guide 29 CFR, Part 1926 and General Industry guide 29 CFR, Part 1910. Specific course topics include the following:
Introduction to heavy construction, safety & health
OSHA
Construction industry
Most frequent citations
General safety and health
General provisions regarding construction safety
Means of egress
Emergency action plans
Specific industry terms covered throughout the course include the following:
OSHA
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
descriptionThe online training course Intro to Heavy Construction Safety and Health Awareness for Construction is an introductory-level safety course that focuses on civil construction safety. The course discusses general safety and health concerns in the construction sector, with an emphasis on heavy construction. Additionally, attendees may anticipate learning particular OSHA-compliant rules to follow. The online course Introduction to Heavy Construction Safety and Health Awareness for Construction is designed to familiarize participants with the history and fundamental application of occupational safety and health, OSHA standards, injury and illness statistics, and primary sources for assistance and information.
You must score at least 70% to pass this OSHA training. You will be given up to THREE opportunities to pass the quizzes and final exam.
Failure to pass quizzes and the final exam will result in being locked out of this online training program, but the learner can repurchase and start back from the beginning.
Upon completing this Intro To Heavy Construction Safety And Health For Construction and the accompanying survey, you will receive an OSHA card from the provider of this OSHA training on behalf of the Department of Labor.
Students who successfully complete the program will receive a completion card issued by the U.S. Department of Labor.
YOU MUST COMPLETE THE SURVEY AT THE END OF THIS TRAINING TO RECEIVE YOUR DOL CARD
outline1. Introduction
Introduction to Heavy Construction Safety and Health
Objective
Presentation
Introduction to OSHA
Course Description
Topics
Occupational Safety and Health
Why Is Safety/Health Important?
2. OSHA
OSHA Act of 1970
OSHA Objectives
Employer Responsibilities
Employer Rights
OSHA Standards
OSHA Standards for All Worksites
Construction Industry Standards
Workplace Inspections
OSHA Approved State Programs
3. Contruction Industry
Definition
Employment
Nature of Industry
Working Conditions
Many Dangers
In 2003
Heavy Construction
Fatal Injuries
Injury/Illness
4. Most Frequent Citations
Cited Standards
General Duty Clause
8. Hazard Communication
7. Fall Protection
6. Cranes and Derricks
5. Ladders (fixed and portable).
Fixed Ladder Requirements Address
Portable Ladders – Handy and Simple.
4. Head Protection
#3 Construction, Safety Training and Education
#2 Excavations - Protective Systems.
#1 Excavations - General Requirements
5. General Safety and Health
Contractor Requirements
Accident Prevention Responsibilities
Accident Prevention Programs
Safety and Health Program
What is a Competent Person?
Tools and Equipment
6. More General Provisions
Fire Protection and Prevention
Housekeeping
Combustible Scrap and Debris
Containers
Illumination
Sanitation
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
7. Means of Egress
Building Egress
Exit Marking
8. Emergency Action Plans
Scope and Application
Elements of an Emergency Action Plan
Minimum Requirements in Plan
9. Summary
Sources of Information/Assistance.
Summary OSHA Education School’s Intro to Heavy Construction Safety and Health Awareness for Construction training provides participants with the essential foundation of knowledge to help one work more safely on the construction jobsite. Upon successful completion of this course, participants can expect to:
Be familiar with general safety and health issues on construction worksites
Know the frequently cited regulations within heavy construction
Be aware of basic hazards, injuries, and illnesses associated with the construction industry
Know how to conduct and maintain emergency action plans
