Residential Construction Safety

1.00 Hr
SKU: JCOM-40232

Construction work is essential in shaping the world around us but it also involves significant risks. A strong safety-first mindset is key to preventing injuries and ensuring a long, healthy career in the industry. This course empowers residential construction workers to recognize and control hazards on the job site. Learners will explore OSHA’s role in workplace safety, examine the leading causes of injuries and fatalities (the Focus Four Hazards), and apply practical strategies to reduce risks and protect both themselves and their coworkers. Upon completion, participants will be able to confidently identify hazards, assess risk, and implement effective safety controls to maintain a safe work environment for everyone.

Residential Construction Safety

Course Details

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Identify and assess injury risk in residential construction
  • Explain OSHA’s role in helping employers keep their employees safe
  • Describe the leading causes of injuries and fatalities—The Focus 4 Hazards
  • Apply strategies to avoid and implement controls for common construction hazards

Specs

Course Level
Fundamental
Languages
English
Compatibility
Audio, Video, MobileReady, Responsive

Author | Dan Hannan

Dan Hannan is a certified safety professional – a designation awarded through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals – and an OSHA-authorized outreach trainer. For the past 28 years, he has provided professional environmental, health and safety services to the oil and gas, construction, manufacturing and ethanol industries. His work has included project safety management, compliance auditing, risk assessment, training and program development.

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