BI 0001 - OSHA Construction Safety Training
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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Formerly known as CET 1 Hours: 18 lecture Description: Covers a variety of construction safety and health hazards workers may encounter. Provides safety information to construction workers about employee and employer rights and responsibilities. Emphasizes identification, avoidance, abatement, control, and prevention of job-related hazards on construction sites. This course is taught by authorized industry outreach trainers, and upon successful completion, students will receive the OSHA 10 Hour card. (not transferable) Units 1 Lecture-Discussion 18 Laboratory By Arrangement Contact Hours 18 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate hazard identification. Design a job hazard analysis with engineering controls. Recommend a job hazard analysis with administrative controls. Course Content Outline I. Introduction to OSHA A. Workers' Rights B. Employer Responsibilities C. Safety Documents II. OSHA Focus Four Hazards A. Falls B. Electrocution C. Struck by (falling objects, trucks, cranes) D. Caught-In or Between (trench hazards, equipment) III. Personal Protective and Lifesaving Equipment IV. Health Hazards in Construction V. Scaffolds VI. Stairways and Ladders Course Objectives Course Objectives 1. Explain why OSHA is important to workers. 2. Explain worker rights under OSHA. 3. Discuss employer responsibilities under OSHA. 4. Discuss the use of OSHA standards. 5. Explain how OSHA inspections are conducted. 6. Outline helpful worker safety and health resources. 7. Identify major hazards. 8. Describe types of hazards. 9. Explain how to protect from hazards. 10. Outline employer requirements to protect workers from hazards. Methods of Evaluation Objective Examinations Problem Solving Examinations Reading Assignments 1. Read assigned OSHA case studies and be prepared to discussion in class. 2. Read a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and be prepared to discussion in class. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Review case studies and recommend corrective actions and protections. 2. Develop a weekly safety meeting agenda. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Demonstrate proper use of personal protective equipment. Methods of Instruction Lecture/Discussion Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course. Instructor provided material
