Below are one hour safety and industry specific topics for the construction industry. These courses can also be taught on-site. Please click on the ‘Click Here’ links for course details.

 

 

Masonry & Concrete: 29 CFR 1926 Subpart Q                                                                                                                                                                      

CATEGORY: Construction

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is designed for construction workers who want to learn about precautions and dangers that come from concrete and masonry projects. Topics include general requirements, cast-in-place concrete, and masonry construction. This course covers the topics included in OSHA 29 CFR 1926.7 Subpart Q.

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• To understand post-tensioning operations requirements
• To identify the requirements relating to working under loads
• To understand the requirements concerned with Personal Protective Equipment
• To identify and understand the lockout/tagout Procedures requirements
• To understand the requirements relating to pre-cast concrete
• To understand CFR 1926.706 masonry construction

 

TOPICS COVERED:

• General Requirements
• Post-Tensioning Operations
• Concrete Bucket
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Bulk Cement Storage
• Concrete Pumping System
• Power Concrete Trowels
• Bull Floats
• Lockout/Tagout Procedures
• Cast-in-Place Concrete
• Tiered Single Post Shores
• Vertical Slip Forms
• Reinforcing Steel
• Removal of Form Work
• Pre-case Concrete
• Lift-slab Operations
• Limited Access Zone

 

SEAT TIME:

This course has been approved for 1 hour.

 

COURSE PRE-REQUISITE: N/A

 

TESTING:

Quizzes - All quizzes must be passed with a 70% to proceed forward.

Final Exam - Final Exam must be passed with a 70% to pass the course.

 

Electrical Safety: 29 CFR 1926 Subpart K                                                                                                                  

CATEGORY: Construction

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course provides an overview of basic electrical safety for individuals with little or limited training or familiarity with electrical hazards and is designed for any worker who may use extension cords, electric tools, etc. This course covers the topics included in     29 CFR 1926 Subpart K.

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Establish the conditions covered by OSHA’s 1926Subpart K Design Safety Standards
• Outline the general requirements for electrical safety standards
• Understand the proper use and identification of circuits and conductors
• Define the standards for electrical grounding and protection
• Establish the general requirements for wiring methods and equipment
• Establish the guidelines and requirements for special purpose equipment

 

TOPICS COVERED:

• Lesson 1: Introduction to Electrical Safety
• Lesson 2: Wiring Design and Protection
• Lesson 3: Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment
• Lesson 4: Specific Purpose Equipment

 

SEAT TIME: This course has been approved for 1 hour.

 

COURSE PRE-REQUISITE: N/A

 

TESTING:

Quizzes - All quizzes must be passed with a 70% to proceed forward.

Excavations: 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

CATEGORY: Construction

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Cave-ins are considered the most dangerous trench and excavation hazard. In addition, other potentially fatal hazards also exist in excavations, such as asphyxiation due to lack of oxygen in a confined space, inhalation of toxic fumes, drowning, falls, water accumulation, etc. The OSHA standards intend to protect workers in trenches and excavations. This course gives you a basic understanding of how to work safely in excavations and what important points are required to consider when working in an excavation.

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Identify factors that pose a hazard to employees working in excavations
• Learn how to protect employees from cave-ins
• Understand the role of a competent person at an excavation site
• Explore other various related issues associated with excavations

 

TOPICS COVERED:

• OSHA Standards
• The Dangers of Excavations
• Protection of Employees
• Hazardous Conditions
• Access and Egress
• Falls and Equipment
• Planning
• Competent Person
• Summary

 

SEAT TIME: This course has been approved for 1 hour.

 

COURSE PRE-REQUISITE: N/A

 

TESTING:

Quizzes - All quizzes must be passed with a 70% to proceed forward.

Final Exam - Final Exam must be passed with a 70% to pass the course.

 

Fall Protection: CFR 1926 Subpart M                                                                                                                         

CATEGORY: Construction

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course gives you a basic understanding about OSHA’s role in prevention and elimination of work-related illnesses and injuries. The OSHA standard identifies areas or activities where fall protection is needed.

 

It clarifies what an employer must do to provide fall protection for employees, such as identifying and evaluating fall hazards and providing training. Under the standard, employers are able to select fall protection measures compatible with the type of work being performed.

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Learn about falls in the workplace
• Identify preventative measures to avoid falls
• Understand the duty to have fall protection
• Identify and understand fall protection systems
• Learn how to develop a fall protection plan
• Learn how to inspect fall protection equipment

 

TOPICS COVERED:

• Falls
• Types of Fall Protection - Active Systems
• Types of Fall Protection - Passive Systems
• Inspection of Equipment
• Fall Protection Safety Systems
• Falling Object Protection
• Training

 

SEAT TIME: This course has been approved for 1 hour.

 

COURSE PRE-REQUISITE: N/A

 

TESTING:

Quizzes - All quizzes must be passed with a 70% to proceed forward.

Final Exam - Final Exam must be passed with a 70% to pass the course.

 

Fire Protection & Prevention: CFR 1926 Subpart F                                                                                                  

CATEGORY: Construction

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course has been designed to deliver firsthand information about fires and fire protection measures. After completing this course, you will be able to identify different types of fires and how safety measures can be taken to avoid a disastrous situation. We will also discuss the different types of fire extinguishers in use and discover how careful planning and precautionary measures can be taken to save lives and property.

 

This course is intended for the general audience. For more information, please contact your local fire department and consult your fire safety and security maintenance supervisor.

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Recognize different types of fires and fire extinguishers.
• Understanding fire related injuries and their immediate remedies.
• Comprehend fire protection systems of protection and evacuation during fire.
• Diagnosing evacuation plans and preparing for emergencies.

 

TOPICS COVERED:

• Fires
• Fire Extinguishers
• Safety and Alarm Devices
• Rescue and Evacuation
• Injuries and First Aid
• Ignition Hazards
• Temporary Buildings
• Open Yard Storage
• Indoor Storage
• Emergency Planning
• Portable Firefighting Equipment
• Fixed Firefighting Equipment

 

SEAT TIME: This course has been approved for 1 hour.

 

COURSE PRE-REQUISITE: N/A

 

TESTING:

Quizzes - All quizzes must be passed with a 70% to proceed forward.

Final Exam - Final Exam must be passed with a 70% to pass the course.

 

General Health and Safety: CFR 1926 Subpart C                                                                                                      

CATEGORY: Construction

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is designed for those who want to learn about recognition, avoidance and prevention of unsafe conditions in regulated employments. Topics include definitions, recognition of unsafe conditions, avoidance of unsafe conditions, and prevention of unsafe conditions. This course focuses on the topics covered in OSHA 29 CFR 1926.20 Subpart C

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Know the responsibilities of the employer and employee in the workplace
• Know the types of access you have to your medical records
• Know the proper way to implement emergency plans

 

TOPICS COVERED:

 

Introduction to 1926 Subpart C

 

SEAT TIME: This course has been approved for 1 hour.

 

COURSE PRE-REQUISITE: N/A

 

TESTING:

Quizzes - All quizzes must be passed with a 70% to proceed forward.

Final Exam - Final Exam must be passed with a 70% to pass the course.

 

Hand and Power Tools: CFR 1926 Subpart I                                                                                                             

CATEGORY: Construction

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course gives you a basic understanding about OSHA’s role in prevention and elimination of work-related illnesses and injuries. Hand and power tools are a part of our everyday lives and help us to easily perform tasks that otherwise would be difficult or impossible. However, these simple tools can be hazardous, and have the potential for causing severe injuries when used or maintained improperly. Special attention toward hand and power tool safety is necessary in order to reduce or eliminate these hazards.

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• To understand OSHA standards and rules associated with hand and power tools
• To explore guarding technique or principles that apply to hand and power tools
• To identify the precautions that are essential for safe use

 

TOPICS COVERED:

• Introduction
• General Requirements
• Hazards of Hand and Power Tools
• Types of tools
• General precautions

 

SEAT TIME: This course has been approved for 1 hour.

 

COURSE PRE-REQUISITE: N/A

 

TESTING:

Quizzes - All quizzes must be passed with a 70% to proceed forward.

Final Exam - Final Exam must be passed with a 70% to pass the course.

 

Scaffolding: CFR 1926 Subpart L                                                                                                                                

CATEGORY: Construction

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course attempts to provide a general overview of the safety measures that are required when working on a scaffold. The course begins with an introduction into the various types of scaffolds, and goes onto to outline the OSHA safety requirements and safety measure that can be taken to ensure that employees working on scaffolds are at little risk of injury or death.

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

·         Identify the various classifications of scaffolds.

·         Understand the basic OSHA safety requirements.

·         Learn the measures that can be taken to ensure safe working conditions on a scaffold.

 

TOPICS COVERED:

·         What is a Scaffold?

·         Types of Scaffolds

·         Suspension Scaffolds

·         Supported Scaffolds

·         Introduction

·         How Do You Minimize Risks?

·         Guardrails

·         Personal Fall Arrest Systems

 

SEAT TIME: This course has been approved for 1 hour.

 

COURSE PRE-REQUISITE: N/A

 

TESTING:

Quizzes - All quizzes must be passed with a 70% to proceed forward.

Final Exam - Final Exam must be passed with a 70% to pass the course.

 

Stairways and Ladders: CFR 1926 Subpart X                                                                                                            

CATEGORY: Construction

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course gives you a basic understanding of OSHA standards and its role in the prevention and elimination of work-related injuries and fatalities due to stairways and ladders at workplaces.

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

·         Understand OSHA standards related to stairways and ladders

·         Find out methods of protection from stairways and ladder hazards

·         Explore safety guidelines and requirements of stairways and ladders used at construction sites

·         Study and training and other essential factors associated with stairways and ladders

 

TOPICS COVERED:

·         OSHA Standards

·         Stairways

·         Stairrails and Handrails

·         About Ladders

·         Training

 

SEAT TIME: This course has been approved for 1 hour.

 

COURSE PRE-REQUISITE: N/A

 

TESTING:

Quizzes - All quizzes must be passed with a 70% to proceed forward.

Final Exam - Final Exam must be passed with a 70% to pass the course.

 

Demolition: CFR 1926 Subpart T                                                                                                                                 

CATEGORY: Construction

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is designed for demolition contractors. Topics include preparatory operations, engineering survey, utility location, medical services & first aid, police & fire contact, fire prevention & protection, special structures, concrete structures, safe blasting procedures, transportation of explosives, storage of explosives, and procedures after blasting. This course covers the topics included in OSHA 29 CFR 1926.7 Subpart T.

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

·         Introduction to “1926 Subpart T Demolition.”

·         Learn how to meet the prerequisites, in order to fully achieve the demolition targets, besides ensuring the safety of employees engaged in demolition work.

·         To learn about the different types of demolition and the concerned requirements, different building structures and the applicable safety precautions for the demolition of the same.

·         Learn how to store, transport and use the explosives, properly, for the demolition work, and how to avoid any mishaps during handling and use of the explosives or blasting agents.

·         And of course to learn the related terminology

 

TOPICS COVERED:

·         Lesson 1: Precautions of Demolition Work

·         Lesson 2: Blasting Explosions

 

SEAT TIME: This course has been approved for 1 hour.

 

COURSE PRE-REQUISITE: N/A

 

TESTING:

Quizzes - All quizzes must be passed with a 70% to proceed forward.

Final Exam - Final Exam must be passed with a 70% to pass the course.

 

Materials Handling: CFR 1926 Subpart H                                                                                                                  

CATEGORY: Construction

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course introduces the hazards that are involved in the handling and storage of materials. Different methods of handling and storage are discussed, the hazards they pose to workers and the methods by which these hazards can be reduced or eliminated from the workplace.

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

·         Understand the major causes of injury attained from handling and storing materials.

·         Know the various methods that can be used to prevent injuries.

·         Know the safety measures involved when operating mechanical handling devices.

·         Know the various safety and health principles that can be adopted in the workplace.

 

TOPICS COVERED:

·         Introduction

·         Methods of Prevention

·         Conveyors

·         Cranes

·         Slings

·         Powered Industrial Trucks

 

SEAT TIME: This course has been approved for 1 hour.

 

COURSE PRE-REQUISITE: N/A

 

TESTING:

Quizzes - All quizzes must be passed with a 70% to proceed forward.

Final Exam - Final Exam must be passed with a 70% to pass the course.

 

Personal Protective Equipment: CFR 1926 Subpart E                                                                                               

CATEGORY: Construction

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

It is the employers’ responsibility to assess the workplace hazards, and if they are present or are likely to be present, and work practice controls alone are not sufficient, then the employer must provide personal protective equipment to the exposed employees. This course gives you a basic understanding about OSHA’s role in prevention and elimination of work-related casualties and fatalities, which can be protected through proper personal protective equipment (PPE).

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

·         Find out engineering and work practice controls to eliminate or reduce hazards before using PPE

·         Understand OSHA requirements related to personal protective equipment (PPE)

·         Learn how to protect employees from workplace hazards

·         Explore various types of personal protective equipment (PPE)

·         Study training and other essential factors associated with personal protective equipment (PPE)

 

TOPICS COVERED: 

·         Controls

·         Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Program

·         Training

·         Head Protection

·         Eye Protection

·         Face Protection

·         Hearing Protection

·         Foot Protection

·         Hand Protection

·         Body Protection

 

SEAT TIME: This course has been approved for 1 hour.

 

COURSE PRE-REQUISITE: N/A

 

TESTING:

Quizzes - All quizzes must be passed with a 70% to proceed forward.

Final Exam - Final Exam must be passed with a 70% to pass the course.

 

Motor Vehicles: CFR 1926 Subpart O                                                                                                                         

CATEGORY: Construction

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is intended for workers who want to know about motor vehicles, mechanized equipment, marine operations, rollover protective structures, overhead protection, signs, signals, and/or barricades. Topics include motor vehicles, mechanized equipment, marine operations, rollover protective structures, overhead protection, signs, signals, and/or barricades.

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

·         The OSHA standards of Motor Vehicle Safety

·         Management of machines and equipment handlings through OSHA standards

·         How industrial tractors are covered by OSHA

·         The purpose of Signs and Barricades

 

TOPICS COVERED:

·         General Requirements

·         Material Handling Equipment

·         Introduction

·         Design of ROPS

·         Remounting

·         Labeling

 

SEAT TIME: This course has been approved for 1 hour.

 

COURSE PRE-REQUISITE: N/A

 

TESTING:

Quizzes - All quizzes must be passed with a 70% to proceed forward.

Final Exam - Final Exam must be passed with a 70% to pass the course.

 

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