Safety and Risk Management

Catalog description

PREREQUISITES: Demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment or earning a grade of “C” or better in FOUN 071, Tech Foundations. CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Emphasis is placed on building construction jobsite hazards identification, hazards avoidance and control, and accident prevention. Students will also study OSHA standards, accident and fire prevention, protection from hazardous materials, use of protective equipment and clothing, construction equipment and other safety concerns. The role of managers, workers, sub-contractors and others is stressed. Students will gain an appreciation for how accidents and safety concerns affect morale and productivity. This course incorporates an OSHA-authorized 30 Hour Construction Industry Training Program leading to successful students receiving a course completion card. The course is to be presented as either a traditional face-to-face course or hybrid course, with 30 hours of assured face-to-face instruction per the OSHA-authorized 30 Hour Construction Industry Training Program Objectives listed below. Note: course instructors must possess a current OSHA card acknowledging their successful completion of the required training to be designated as an OSHA Authorized Construction Trainer.