10 hour OSHA Training for Construction

Course Overview:

The 10-Hour OSHA for Construction course is designed to provide entry-level construction workers with a comprehensive understanding of workplace safety and health. This training covers essential OSHA regulations and standards specific to the construction industry, helping workers identify and prevent potential hazards on the job site.

Course Objectives:

  • Gain a thorough understanding of OSHA's role in regulating workplace safety.

  • Learn about workers' rights and employers' responsibilities under OSHA.

  • Identify common construction hazards and learn how to mitigate them.

  • Understand the importance of safety and health programs.

  • Develop skills to maintain a safe work environment.

Who Should Attend:

This course is ideal for construction workers, foremen, job supervisors, and anyone involved in construction activities who needs to understand workplace safety and health hazards.

Certification:

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive an OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety and Health completion card, demonstrating their understanding of basic construction safety and health practices.

Course Duration:

10 hours, typically delivered over two days.

Instruction Methods:

  • Interactive Lectures

  • Case Studies and Real-Life Examples

  • Group Discussions

  • Hands-On Activities

  • Quizzes and Assessments

This training is designed to equip construction workers with the knowledge and skills necessary to work safely and comply with OSHA regulations, fostering a safer and more productive work environment.

Introduction to OSHA (2 hours)

  • Importance of OSHA

  • Worker Rights and Employer Responsibilities

  • OSHA Inspections, Citations, and Penalties

  • Filing a Complaint

Focus Four Hazards (4 hours total)

  • Falls (1 hour)

    • Recognizing Fall Hazards

    • Fall Protection Systems

    • Ladder Safety

  • Electrocution (1 hour)

    • Electrical Safety Practices

    • Power Line Safety

  • Struck-By (1 hour)

    • Vehicle and Equipment Hazards

    • Falling Object Protection

  • Caught-In/Between (1 hour)

    • Trenching and Excavation Safety

    • Machine Guarding

Personal Protective and Lifesaving Equipment (PPE) (0.5 hours)

  • Types of PPE

  • Proper Use and Maintenance

  • Selection of Appropriate PPE

Health Hazards in Construction (0.5 hours)

  • Hazard Communication (HazCom)

  • Silica, Asbestos, and Lead Awareness

  • Noise Hazards and Hearing Conservation

Elective Topics

Customers can choose from the following elective topics to meet the specific needs of the participants:

Ergonomics (0.5 hours)

  • Ergonomic Risks and Prevention

  • Proper Lifting Techniques

  • Workplace Design and Setup

Fire Protection and Prevention (0.5 hours)

  • Fire Hazards and Prevention Measures

  • Emergency Response

  • Use of Fire Extinguishers

Welding and Cutting (0.5 hours)

  • Safety Procedures for Welding, Cutting, and Brazing

  • Hazards and Protective Measures

  • Equipment Maintenance and Ventilation

Hazard Communication (0.5 hours)

  • OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard

  • Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

  • Labeling of Hazardous Materials

Motor Vehicles (0.5 hours)

  • Safe Operation of Construction Vehicles

  • Preventing Struck-By and Caught-Between Incidents

  • Vehicle Maintenance and Inspection

Powered Industrial Vehicles (Forklifts) (0.5 hours)

  • Forklift Operation and Maintenance

  • Understanding Forklift Hazards

  • Operator Training and Certification

Crane Safety (0.5 hours)

  • Safe Operation and Maintenance of Cranes

  • Understanding Crane Hazards

  • Rigging Safety and Load Handling

Confined Spaces (0.5 hours)

  • Identifying Confined Spaces

  • Hazards and Safety Measures

  • Entry Procedures and Emergency Response

Concrete and Masonry Construction (0.5 hours)

  • Hazards of Concrete and Masonry Work

  • Safe Work Practices and Protective Measures

  • Equipment Use and Maintenance

Steel Erection (0.5 hours)

  • Safety Procedures for Steel Erection

  • Fall Protection Systems

  • Hazard Identification and Control

Stairways and Ladders (0.5 hours)

  • Use and Placement of Stairways and Ladders

  • Inspection and Maintenance

  • Fall Prevention

Excavations (0.5 hours)

  • Identifying Excavation Hazards

  • Protective Systems for Trenching

  • Soil Classification and Safe Practices

Health Hazards in Construction (0.5 hours)

  • Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals

  • Awareness of Asbestos, Silica, and Lead

  • PPE and Respiratory Protection