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Health Hazards in Construction

Construction workers are exposed to a variety of health hazards every day. These men and women have the potential for becoming sick, ill and disabled for life. Learn the health hazards on your job and know how to protect yourself…

7 Modules
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Course Modules - (7)

  • 1) Learning Outcomes
  • 2) Health Hazards in Construction Workbook
  • 1) Safety's Hierarchy of Controls with Examples
  • 2) Engineering Controls
  • 3) Identifying Hazard Control Options: The Hierarchy of Controls
  • 4) The Hierarchy of Controls
  • 1) Respiratory Protection in Construction: An Overview of Hazards & OSHA's Program Requirements
  • 2) Medical Evaluations for Workers Who Use Respirators
  • 3) Respirator Safety
  • 1) What is Silica Dust: Dangers of Respirable Crystalline Silica in Construction
  • 2) Protecting Workers from Silica Hazards in the Workplace Video
  • 3) Controlling Respirable Crystalline Silica: Handheld and Stand-Mounted Drills
  • 4) Controlling Respirable Crystalline Silica: Jackhammers and Handheld Powered Chipping Tools
  • 5) Controlling Respirable Crystalline Silica in Construction: Stationary Masonry Saws
  • 6) Controlling Respirable Crystalline Silica in Construction: Handheld Power Saws (Any Blade Diameter)
  • 7) Controlling Silica Exposures in Construction
  • 8) Controlling Silica Exposures in Construction Fact Sheet
  • 1) Noise Hazards in Occupational Health
  • 2) Is Ear Protection Effective Against All Levels of Construction Noise?
  • 3) Noise Exposure and Hearing Conservation
  • 1) Hazard Communication Training
  • 2) GHS Pictograms Explained - The Hazard Communication Standard
  • 1) Health Hazards in Construction
  • 2) Building an Abatement Enclosure for Asbestos, Lead, Mold or Dust Control
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Learning Outcomes:

  • Students will be able to recognize and evaluate occupational safety and health hazards in the workplace, and to determine appropriate hazard controls following the hierarchy of controls.
  • Students will furthermore be able to analyze the effects of workplace exposures, injuries and illnesses, fatalities and the methods to prevent incidents using the hierarchy of controls, effective safety and health management systems and task oriented training.

Completion Requirements:

  • 100% appearance for the course
  • Fully involvement in all class trainings (determined by instructor)
  • Completion of Continuing Education and Training Registration Form
  • Completion of mandatory quiz assessments
  • As applicable, attainment of least passing score on required end-of-course examination
  • Participation and submittal of end-of-course assessment form (must provide name on form to obtain credit)
Students may request IACET CEU credit upon successful completion of the course, provided all required criteria are met. This option is available for those who wish to receive official recognition of their continuing education.
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This Course Includes

  • Modules : 7
  • Duration : 1 IACET (CEU)
  • Certificate : Yes:
  • Language : English
  • Skill Level : Beginner
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NYC Construction Safety Training (PdhSafety.com) aims to offer quality training that is relevant and useful for the construction industry. These efforts include offering training courses that are essential for achieving success and career outcomes in the construction industry, ensuring that course material is both useful and applicable. We conduct perpetual reviews of training materials to maintain accuracy and relevance, and we are committed to developing a team of high-quality staff and instructors.

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