30 hour OSHA Training for Construction

Course Overview

The 30-Hour OSHA for Construction course provides a comprehensive safety training program designed for supervisors, foremen, and workers with safety responsibilities. This in-depth course covers a wide range of construction safety topics, emphasizing OSHA standards and regulations. Participants will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to identify, prevent, and manage workplace hazards, ensuring a safer work environment.

Course Objectives

  • Understand OSHA's role in workplace safety and health.

  • Learn about worker rights and employer responsibilities under OSHA.

  • Identify common construction hazards and implement control measures.

  • Develop and implement effective safety and health programs.

  • Enhance safety leadership skills and foster a culture of safety.

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for construction supervisors, foremen, project managers, safety officers, and workers with safety responsibilities who need an in-depth understanding of construction safety and health hazards.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive an OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety and Health completion card, demonstrating their comprehensive knowledge of construction safety practices and OSHA regulations.

Course Duration

30 hours, typically delivered over four to five days.

Instruction Methods

  • Interactive Lectures

  • Case Studies and Real-Life Examples

  • Group Discussions

  • Hands-On Activities

  • Quizzes and Assessments

This training program equips construction professionals with the necessary tools and knowledge to create a safer, more compliant work environment, reducing the risk of accidents and enhancing overall safety culture.

Introduction to OSHA (2 hours)

  • OSHA’s Mission and Standards

  • Worker Rights and Employer Responsibilities

  • OSHA Inspections, Citations, and Penalties

Managing Safety and Health (2 hours)

  • Developing Safety and Health Programs

  • Job Hazard Analysis

  • Multi-Employer Worksites

Focus Four Hazards (6 hours total)

  • Falls (1.5 hours)

    • Fall Protection Systems

    • Ladder and Scaffold Safety

  • Electrocution (1.5 hours)

    • Electrical Safety and Lockout/Tagout

    • Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs)

  • Struck-By (1.5 hours)

    • Vehicle and Equipment Hazards

    • Falling and Flying Object Protection

  • Caught-In/Between (1.5 hours)

    • Trenching and Excavation Safety

    • Machine Guarding and Protection

Personal Protective and Lifesaving Equipment (2 hours)

  • Types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • Selection, Use, and Maintenance of PPE

  • Lifesaving Equipment

Health Hazards in Construction (2 hours)

  • Hazard Communication (HazCom)

  • Silica, Asbestos, and Lead Awareness

  • Noise and Hearing Conservation

  • Bloodborne Pathogens

Stairways and Ladders (1 hour)

  • Proper Use and Placement

  • Inspection and Maintenance

  • Fall Prevention

Scaffolds (1 hour)

  • Types of Scaffolds

  • Safe Erection and Dismantling

  • Inspections and Maintenance

Excavations (1 hour)

  • Identifying Excavation Hazards

  • Protective Systems and Safe Practices

  • Soil Classification

Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Elevators, and Conveyors (2 hours)

  • Safe Operation Procedures

  • Inspection and Maintenance

  • Rigging Safety

Tools – Hand and Power (2 hours)

  • Safe Use and Maintenance of Tools

  • Guarding and Protective Measures

  • Selection of Proper Tools

Confined Spaces (1 hour)

  • Identifying Confined Spaces

  • Hazards and Risks

  • Safe Entry Procedures and Emergency Response

Motor Vehicles (1 hour)

  • Safe Operation of Construction Vehicles

  • Preventing Struck-By and Caught-Between Incidents

  • Vehicle Maintenance and Inspection

Elective Topics

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

Ergonomics

  • Ergonomic Risks and Prevention

  • Proper Lifting Techniques

  • Workplace Design and Setup

Fire Protection and Prevention

  • Fire Hazards and Prevention Measures

  • Emergency Response

  • Use of Fire Extinguishers

Welding and Cutting

  • Safety Procedures for Welding, Cutting, and Brazing

  • Hazards and Protective Measures

  • Equipment Maintenance and Ventilation

Hazard Communication

  • OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard

  • Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

  • Labeling of Hazardous Materials

Steel Erection

  • Safety Procedures for Steel Erection

  • Fall Protection Systems

  • Hazard Identification and Control

Concrete and Masonry Construction

  • Hazards of Concrete and Masonry Work

  • Safe Work Practices and Protective Measures

  • Equipment Use and Maintenance

Fall Protection

  • Advanced Fall Protection Systems

  • Training Requirements

  • Inspection and Maintenance

Stairways and Ladders

  • Advanced Use and Placement Techniques

  • Detailed Inspection and Maintenance Procedures

  • Fall Prevention Strategies

Scaffolding

  • Advanced Scaffolding Techniques

  • Detailed Inspection and Maintenance Procedures

  • Safe Erection and Dismantling

Excavations

  • Advanced Excavation Techniques

  • Detailed Soil Classification

  • Enhanced Protective Systems

Motor Vehicles, Mechanized Equipment

  • Advanced Operation and Maintenance

  • Detailed Inspection Procedures

  • Preventing Struck-By and Caught-Between Incidents

Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Elevators, and Conveyors

  • Advanced Operation Techniques

  • Detailed Inspection and Maintenance Procedures

  • Enhanced Rigging Safety

Health Hazards in Construction

  • Advanced Awareness of Hazardous Chemicals

  • Detailed Silica, Asbestos, and Lead Awareness

  • Enhanced PPE and Respiratory Protection

Concrete and Masonry Construction

  • Advanced Safety Practices and Protective Measures

  • Detailed Equipment Use and Maintenance

Steel Erection

  • Advanced Safety Procedures

  • Detailed Fall Protection Systems

  • Enhanced Hazard Identification and Control

Powered Industrial Vehicles (Forklifts)

  • Advanced Operation and Maintenance Techniques

  • Detailed Understanding of Forklift Hazards

  • Enhanced Operator Training and Certification

Ergonomics

  • Advanced Ergonomic Risk Prevention

  • Detailed Proper Lifting Techniques

  • Enhanced Workplace Design and Setup

Safety and Health Programs

  • Advanced Development Techniques

  • Detailed Implementation Strategies

  • Enhanced Safety and Health Programs

Confined Spaces

  • Advanced Identification and Hazard Assessment

  • Detailed Entry Procedures and Emergency Response

Fire Protection and Prevention

  • Advanced Fire Hazard Identification

  • Detailed Prevention Measures

  • Enhanced Emergency Response