Construction Industry

Description

The construction industry continues to experience a large number of injuries and fatalities every year and the need for safety professionals has never been greater. Identifying and controlling construction hazards, reducing fatalities, injuries and illnesses, and designing effective OSH management systems specific to theconstruction industry are essential skills to the success of organizations.

This program is the best value for individuals and employers in the construction industry who want to get the most out of their safety training experience. If you aspire to excel in your career, are passionate about the field, and want to develop the skills needed to effectively manage safety in your workplace, this program will help you get there. Maximize potential transfer credits, earn CEUs, or prepare for other professional credentials by completing this program now!

Description

Companies hire occupational safety and health managers to design, develop, and deploy effective safety management systems within the organization. If you work in the construction industry, you will need to know how to apply safety concepts to this dangerous field.

This program is designed for current or potential OSH managers or directors in the construction industry who are responsible for establishing or managing their organization's safety and health program. Emphasis is placed on gaining the knowledge and skills needed to design, develop, and deploy a world-class safety management system, and tailoring and applying that knowledge to the construction industry.

Description

Supervisors in the construction industry are invaluable to a world-class safety culture. As an "agent of the employer," and the first-line representative of management, every supervisor has a legal obligation to understand his or her safety responsibilities in the workplace.

This program helps supervisors develop the knowledge and skills to fulfill those responsibilities and be an effective leader. By completing this program, students will understand how safety supervisor responsibilities apply to the construction industry.

Description

The 30-hour Construction Safety and Health Program is intended to provide workers with some safety responsibility a greater depth and variety of training on an expanded list of topics associated with workplace hazards in the construction industry. The Program provides training for workers and employers on the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of safety and health hazards on construction worksites. The program also provides information regarding workers' rights, employer responsibilities, and how to file a complaint.

Important Information

This program has the same curriculum criteria for required, elective and optional topics and hours as the 30-Hour OSHA outreach training. Upon successful completion of this program, you will receive an OSHAcademy 30-hour Construction Safety and Health certificate and card.