Course details
Construction Safety Basics: Work Practices
Course Overview
Workplace safety is a shared responsibility between employers and their employees. Under the General Duty Clause, (Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act of 1970), OSHA requires the employer to provide a safe environment for their employees. However, each employee needs to be aware of the potential hazards they may be exposed to when performing construction work, take action to avoid or eliminate them, and report hazards/unsafe conditions as they arise.This program is designed to provide learners with a high-level overview of a number of construction safety topics and safety rules to comply with OSHA standards. Specifically, the safety orientation training covers an introduction to generic safe work practices, various worksite arrangements, the safe use of tools and equipment, and procedures for what to do in the event an emergency occurs.
This online Construction Safety Basics: Work Practices course is designed to demonstrate safe work practices and procedures that can help protect employees and those around them.
After completing this course, learners should have an understanding of:
- Specific workspace arrangements that help maintain safety in the workplace.
Topics Covered
- Wellness, back safety, and safe material handling
- Slips, trips, & falls
- Fall protection and PPE
This course takes approximately 20 minutes to complete
A passing grade of 80% or higher required. Up to 3 attempts are provided.
A certificate will be provided upon the successful completion of this course
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