OSHA 30-Hour Construction

Course Methodology

Instructor-led training that uses interactive learning methods, including class discussion, small group activities, and role-playing

Course Objectives

Recognize what worker rights are protected under OSHA; Recognize what responsibilities an employer has under OSHA; Identify major fall hazards; Identify common caught-in or -between hazards; Identify common struck-by hazards; Identify types of electrocution hazards; Identify ways to select appropriate PPE and lifesaving equipment; Identify major health hazards common to the construction industry; Recognize how to protect oneself from material handling hazards; Identify major hand & power tool hazards; Recognize the role of the workforce in improving the current culture; Recognize the role of management in improving the current culture; Recognize ways to protect oneself from crane hazards; Identify major hazards related to motor vehicles, mechanized equipment, and marine operations; Recognize ways to protect oneself from fire hazards thru prevention and emergency response; Recognize employer requirements for protecting workers from concrete & masonry hazards, including abatement methods; Identify major steel erection hazards; Recognize ways to protect oneself from welding & cutting hazards; Describe types of confined space hazards; Recognize ways to protect oneself from confined space hazards; Describe activities that can lead to MSD and RMD injury and illness; Recognize employer requirements for providing a safety and health program that effectively reduces and prevents employee injury, illness, and fatality; Identify the responsibilities of a supervisor in preventing worker injuries and unhealthful exposures; Recognize the specific legal responsibilities of a supervisor to protect worker safety and health; Identify the reasons for an incident investigation and future preventative measures that may result; Recognize ways to protect oneself from arc flash hazards; Describe types of health and safety construction hazards and appropriate forms mitigation

Target Audience

Day 1: Construction Workers; Construction Foremen; Construction Job Supervisors; All Personnel Responsible for Construction-related Projects

Target Competencies

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