Class Outline – OSHA 10 Hour
Construction Safety

This class has been updated to meet the new OSHA requirements.

Introduction to OSHA – In addition to the required material, I also include my experiences with OSHA field inspections and informal conferences. Recent and coming regulatory and inspection changes are discussed.

Fall Protection - Subpart M. Falls are still the leading cause of accidental worker deaths in construction. The various types of work activities and fall protection methods are discussed in detail. I provide my own copyrighted reference charts which help take the mystery out of fall protection.

Electrical - Subpart K. Contact with energized electrical equipment is the second most common accidental cause of worker fatalities in construction. Important topics include contact with power lines, and the proper use and testing of ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI’s).

Struck By, Caught In / Between. These two hazards represent the third and fourth most common causes of construction worker fatalities. Unlike other subjects of this training, Struck By and Caught In / Between are not covered by single OSHA standards, but cover a range of causes and regulations including cranes, fork lifts, Lockout Tagout and several others. The leading causes and preventive safety measures are covered in detail. Specific topics include high-visibility worker clothing and avoiding and barricading the swing radius of rotating equipment including cranes and excavators.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Subpart E. The various types of PPE, their intended uses and limitations are addressed in the training, including appropriate clothing, hard hats, footwear and respirators.

Health Hazards In Construction. Construction health hazards training includes hazardous materials, hazard communication programs, materials safety data sheets, common construction health hazards including noise, lasers, dust, silica and Portland cement. High hazard materials such as asbestos and lead are also specifically addressed.

Materials Handling - Subpart H. Manual materials handling can cause musculoskeletal injuries, sprains, cuts and abrasions. Proven concepts of injury prevention are discussed. Mechanical Materials handling can cause serious or fatal injuries including struck by, caught in / between, overturns and falling loads. Prevention efforts including operator training, equipment inspection and maintenance, load stability and proper rigging methods are included.

Tools, Hand & Power - Subpart I. The hazards and characteristics of manual hand tools and power operated tools are addressed including selecting the right tool for the job, using the tool in the manner intended and care and inspection of tools.

Scaffolds - Subpart L. Fall protection is the key concept. The roles and responsibilities of the competent person are addressed in detail. The importance of worker training, use of qualified erectors and dismantlers, proper scaffold construction, manufacturer’s instructions and specific OSHA scaffold regulations are included.

Cranes & Etc. Subpart N. Crane safety includes site planning, crane selection, inspection and maintenance, properly qualified operators, signals training, proper rigging methods, barricading of hazardous swing radius are all included.

Excavations - Subpart P. Causes of excavation fatalities are discussed. The critical importance of proper cave-in protection are addressed in detail. The roles and responsibilities of the competent person are identified. Methods of legitimate soil classification are discussed.

Stairways & Ladders - Subpart X. Ladders are frequently misused, resulting in many costly worker injuries and 70 or more fatalities annually. Appropriate ladder selection, proper use of ladders, inspection and maintenance and use of additional fall protection are addressed. Stairway safety including construction, handrails and stairrails are discussed.