Course Outline

Construction employees  with safety responsibilities  should be properly trained to help make sure they have the necessary knowledge and technical skills to assist safety managers  and perform other duties as determined  by the employer. This program is designed for safety specialists, coordinators, and others  responsible for implementing their organization's  safety and health program. Emphasis is placed on gaining the knowledge and skills necessary to assist in the establishment and management of an effective safety and health program.

Required Courses:  28 (130 hours)

1.    611 Nail Gun Safety – 3 hours

2.    612 Work Zone Traffic Safety – 2 hours

3.    702 Effective Accident Investigation – 6 hours

4.    705 Hazard Communication Program – 5 hours

5.    706 Conducting a Job Hazard Analysis – 6 hours

6.    709 Personal Protective Equipment – 5 hours

7.    710 Energy Control Program (Lockout/Tagout)– 6 hours

8.    711 Introduction to Ergonomics – 4 hours

9.    715 Electrical Safety for Technicians and Supervisors – 7 hours

10.  717 Emergency Action Plans – 4 hours

11.  718 Fire Prevention Plans – 6 hours

12.  725 Forklift Safety Program Management Program Management  – 7 hours

13.  726 Introduction to Machine Guarding – 5 hours

14.  802 Trench and Excavation Safety – 5 hours

15.  804 Safe Scaffold Erection and Inspection – 5 hours

16.  805 Fall Protection  in Construction – 8 hours

17.  806 Focus Four Hazards – Falls – 1.5 hours

18.  807 Focus Four Hazards - Caught-In/Between – 1.5 hours

19.  808 Focus Four Hazards - Struck-By – 1.5 hours

20.  809 Focus Four Hazards – Electrocution – 1.5 hours

21.  810 Hand and Power Tool Safety – 5 hours

22.  813 Construction Worksite Safety – 5 hours

23.  814 Heavy Equipment Safety – 6 hours

24.  815 Demolition Safety – 5 hours

25.  816 Confined Space Safety in Construction – 5 hours

26.  820 Cranes and Derrick Safety I – 5 hours

27.  821 Cranes and Derrick Safety II – 5 hours

28.  850 Health Hazards in Construction – 4 hours

Required Final Exam

The AT must administer a written multiple-choice exam using one of the following options:

1.    Administer a 20-question exam after each individual course, or

2.    Administer a 140-question exam after completing all required courses  for the program

The AT should hold a post-exam  discussion to review each question  and answer after all students have completed  their exam. Students must achieve a 70% score  to pass the exam.