The Health Hazards in Construction course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of health hazards in the construction industry and best practices for preventing them. This course is essential for those who are responsible for maintaining a safe and healthy work environment and ensuring the safety of employees.
Objectives:
- To provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of health hazards in the construction industry
- To teach participants how to identify and assess health hazards
- To educate participants on the importance of employee training and equipment safeguards
- To explain the steps involved in developing and implementing a health hazard protection program
- To demonstrate the use of equipment safeguards, such as personal protective equipment and ventilation systems
Topics Covered:
- Health hazards in the construction industry
- Identifying and assessing health hazards
- Employee training and equipment safeguards
- Developing and implementing a health hazard protection program
- Equipment safeguards, such as personal protective equipment and ventilation systems
- Understanding of electrocution hazards principles: The program covers the principles and practices of electrocution hazards in the workplace, including the importance of protecting workers from electrical shock, burns, and electrocution.
- Knowledge of electrocution hazards regulations and standards: The program covers the latest OSHA regulations and industry best practices in electrocution hazards, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of the field.
- Ability to identify and assess electrocution hazards: Upon completion of the program, you will have the skills to identify potential electrocution hazards in the workplace and assess their level of risk.
- Understanding of electrocution hazard control measures and procedures: The program covers various control measures and procedures for reducing or eliminating electrocution hazards, including how to develop and implement effective electrocution hazard control programs.
- Knowledge of electrocution hazard training and education: The program covers the importance of training and educating employees on electrocution hazards, including how to develop and deliver effective electrocution hazard training programs.
Training sessions will be conducted through Microsoft Team Meetings in an online format, or through LMS or face-to-face delivery. Invitations for the meeting will be distributed one day before the commencement of the training program. Training is either delivered by an accredited training provider or an affiliate training center.
Training should emphasize on the following contents;
- Introduction to Health Hazards in Construction: Overview of health hazards in construction, importance of identifying and controlling health hazards in construction, OSHA regulations and standards related to health hazards in construction.
- Identifying Health Hazards:Recognizing common health hazards in construction (e.g. dust, noise, vibration, chemicals), understanding the potential consequences of health hazards, assessing the risk of health hazards in the workplace.
- Control Measures: Implementing control measures to mitigate health hazards in construction (e.g. engineering controls, administrative controls, personal protective equipment)conducting regular health hazard assessments and audit managing emergency situations related to health hazards.
- Training and Education: Providing training for employees and contractors on how to identify and control health hazards, promoting health and safety culture and awareness, encouraging active participation in health hazard management.
- Occupational Health and Safety Standards: Understanding OSHA regulations and standards related to health hazards in construction, compliance with OSHA regulations and standards related to health hazards in construction, developing and implementing health and safety policies and procedures.
- Health Hazard Programs: Developing a health hazard program, implementing a health hazard program, monitoring and evaluating a health hazard program.
- Special Topics in Health Hazards in Construction: Managing health hazards in specific construction environments (e.g. indoor, outdoor), managing health hazards for specific construction activities (e.g. demolition, excavation), managing health hazards for specific populations (e.g. temporary workers, youth workers).
Our program has been designed to meet the highest standards of quality and rigor and is backed by the expertise of our experienced instructors.
Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate of completion that is widely recognized in the industry as a demonstration of your knowledge and commitment to safety.
Certificate issued by the American Institute of Safety Professionals is accepted by a wide range of employers and regulatory agencies, making it a valuable addition to your resume or professional portfolio.
In addition to the certificate, you will also receive access to our online community of safety professionals, where you can network with others in the field and continue to build your knowledge and expertise.
Our community is a vibrant and supportive network of professionals who are committed to promoting a safe and healthy work environment. Our program is also recognized by a number of professional organizations and regulatory agencies.
We are proud to offer a program that is widely recognized as a leading resource in the field of Occupational Health, Safety, and Environment. This course is accredited by the American Institute of Safety Professionals, upon successful completion of the course candidate shall be awarded with a master certificate, course certificate (if applicable) transcript, and wallet cards.
This course is designed to help you reach your goals at your own pace and on your schedule. Instructional contact time must be a minimum of 8 hours. Most students intend to complete their studies via online learning within 1 month.
All students must achieve a minimum 70% score to successfully pass the examination which shall be taken online through AISP assigned portal. After successful completion of the examination, students will get their results immediately on their registered emails. This is an open-book exam and students are permitted to use a separate browser window to review course content while taking the exam. If you do not pass the examination you may retake the examination. Students are allowed to take an exam three times within one month. During this time, students should review the course material to improve their understanding.
For questions about American Institute of Safety Professionals online fees, replacement certificates, additional hardbound materials or any other financial-related issues please feel free to contact accounts@amiosp.com