Construction Material and Equipment Safety

Catalog description

Three lecture. This course will introduce the student to safety in the Construction Industry and a foundation in applied construction mathematics. Emphasis will be placed on hazard identification, avoidance, control and prevention. Topics covered include: Fall protection, Electrocutions, struck-by and caught between hazards, Early hazard recognition , safety plans, safe transport and handling of construction materials and equipment, safe operation of trade tools and equipment, Scaffolding set-up techniques, stairway and ladder safety, and the proper use of personal proactive equipment Students will be able to: 1. assess the Construction Industry as a professional career path; 2. demonstrate an understanding of fall prevention for a typical construction site; 3. demonstrate the proper techniques used for scaffolding erection; 4. identify and describe a great variety of construction related hazards; 5. prepare a safety plan for a construction site; 6. demonstrate and explain excavations and safety requirements; 7. demonstrate understanding of regulations concerning powder actuated fastening guns; 8. demonstrate understanding of the regulations concerning electrical safety; 9. demonstrate basic construction math skills.