This 10-hour course is designed to develop new and existing construction industry workers to perform daily tasks safely while on the job. During this course participants’ will learn the roles and responsibilities of the “employee” and “Employer “as stated in the OSHA Act, safety best practices in the industries, how to utilize and implement important parts of a general Health & Safety system. In addition, they will learn how to identify, review and address various Health & Safety concerns specific to the worksite including how to use various hazard recognition tools such as JSA’s, JHA’s etc. The students will also learn to apply problem-solving skills, document and maintain records and execute plans and procedures related to employee safety. At the end of this course the student will receive a DOL wallet card.
Minimum topic requirements for 10-Hour Construction Course
· Mandatory: 7 hours
· Elective: 2 hours
o Introduction to OSHA: 2 hours
o OSHA Focus Four Hazards: 4 hours
§ Falls (minimum 1 hour and 15 minutes)
§ Electrocution (minimum 30 minutes)
§ Struck-By (minimum 30 minutes)
§ Caught-In or between (minimum 30 minutes)
o Personal Protective and Lifesaving Equipment: 30 minutes
o Health Hazards in Construction: 30 minutes
Must present at least 2 hours of training on the following topics. At least two topics must be presented. The minimum length of any topic is 30 minutes.
· Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Elevators, & conveyors
· Excavations
· Materials Handling, Storage, Use and Disposal
· Scaffolds
· Stairways and Ladders
· Tools - Hand and Power
· Optional: 1 hour
Teach other construction industry hazards or policies and/or expand on the mandatory or elective topics. The minimum length of any topic is 30 minutes.
