objectivesDue to the presence of equipment, vehicles, and common job site hazards, safety training for construction workers is especially important. To ensure that all employees at your business are aware of safety best practices and the importance of adhering to OSHA standards, OSHA Education School offers the Job Site Safety Orientation for Construction Course. With a comprehensive review of important topics in job site safety, course participants will be better prepared to follow safety guidelines, avoid hazards, report accidents, and more.
During the course, students will learn about a wide range of important workplace safety topics for the construction industry, including:
The importance of job site safety
Seven personal protective equipment (PPE) basics
Hazard Communication (HazCom) protocols
OSHA’s Focus Four fatality hazards for construction (electrical, fall, struck-by, and caught-between hazards)
How to report accidents/incidents
The importance of reporting
Recognition and control of job site hazards
Upon completion of the course, students will understand basic construction hazards and the importance of following all safety policies and procedures while on the job.
descriptionThis course is meant to introduce a variety of critical topics about general construction work, with an emphasis on the new employee. This course is meant to familiarise students with fundamental construction concerns and to serve as a guide for contractors and subcontractors as they teach new personnel on general safety procedures. PPE, Hazard Communication, Fatality Prevention (OSHA Focus Four), General Construction Hazards, and accident/incident reporting are among the topics covered. Around 60 minutes.
You must score at least 70% to pass this OSHA 1 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 Jobsite Safety Orientation For Construction and the accompanying survey, you will receive an OSHA 1 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
Construction Jobsite Safety Orientation
Course Description
Objectives
Responsibility
2. Why Is Safety Important?
Human Error
Safety Program
Common Hazards
Safe Work Begins with You
3. PPE
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
PPE Is Your Safety Shield
Hard Hats or Helmets
Eye and Face Protection
Types of Eye Protection
Hand Protection
Foot Protection
Body Protection
Hearing Protection
Situational Analysis
4. HazCom
HazCom Program
How HazCom Works
What Hazards?
What It Means
Where’s the Info?
Information and Training
5. The Big Four ― Electrical
The Big Four
Electrical Incidents
Contact with Power Lines
Lack of Ground-Fault Protection
Path to Ground Missing or Discontinuous
Equipment Not Used in Manner Prescribed
Improper Use of Extension and Flexible Cords
Energized Circuits
6. The Big Four ― Fall Protection
Fall Protection
Unprotected Sides, Wall Openings, and Floor Holes
Guardrail Systems
Work Positioning System
Personal Fall Restraint
Personal Fall Arrest
Fall Protection Equipment Inspection
Unguarded Protruding Steel Rebars
Misuse of Portable Ladders
State Plans
7. The Big Four ― Stuck-By
Struck-By
Vehicles
Falling/Flying Objects
Constructing Masonry Walls
8. The Big Four ― Caught in/Between
Caught-In/Between
No Protective System
Failure to Inspect Trench Protective Systems
Unsafe Spoil-Pile Placement
Unsafe Access/Egress
9. General Jobsite Safety
Safety Meetings
A Clean Site Is a Safe Site
Fire Prevention
Tools
Lockout/Tagout
Confined Spaces
Code of Safe Practices
Situational Analysis
10. Reporting
Accidents and Injuries
11. Conclusion
Summary
Safety Saves!Course participants will gain a clear understanding of essential safety best practices for the construction industry, including how to identify and address common workplace hazards. Additionally, students will be aware of the importance of OSHA standards and the company safety program in general to promote a safer environment for all.
