Course Offerings

This class provides instruction in OSHA safety requirements and standards for the construction industry. Students will learn to identify hazards on construction job sites and methods of reducing or eliminating the hazard. A certification exam is administered at the end of the class and students who successfully complete the exam will receive their OSHA 30 Hour Safety Certification for Construction.

Course Objectives

have an understanding of all topics presented and how they apply to a construction site. They will be able to identify hazards and recommend corrective action to eliminate the hazard.

Outline of Instruction

The course will provide the following OSHA required and elective information:

Required Topics Required Hours
Introduction to OSHA 2
Managing Safety and Health 2
OSHA Focused Four Hazards 6
Fall Protection (1.5)
Electrical (1.5)
Struck By (1.5)
Caught Between (1.5)
Personal Protective Equipment 2
Health Hazards in Construction 2
Stairways and Ladders 1

Elective Topics (Must have a minimum of 12 hours)
Concrete and Masonry Construction
Confined Space Entry
Crane, Derricks, Hoists, Elevators and Conveyors
Ergonomics
Excavations
Fire Protection/ Prevention
Materials Handling, Storage, Use & Disposal
Motor Vehicles, Mechanized Equipment, & Marine Operations
Powered Industrial Vehicles
Safety and Health Programs
Scaffolds
Steel Erection
Tools - Hand and Power
Welding and Cutting

Optional - 3 Hours. Teach other construction industry hazards or policies and/or expand on the mandatory or elective topics. The minimum length of any topic is one-half hour.

Total Hours - 30

Contact Hours

30

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

US Department of Labor

Website

https://www.osha.gov/dte/outreach/construction/

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

Upon successful completion of this course, students will earn the OSHA 30-Hour card for construction.

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Provided by instructor.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

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