Entry-Level Construction

Program Description

Construction is a unique, dynamic industry characterized by workplaces and workforces that change constantly. Through the course of a project, ten or more employers may be involved with many different trades on site. These multi-trade workplaces are what set the construction industry apart from all others. As injuries and fatalities continue to occur year after year, health and safety should remain everyone’s top priority.

This program provides general information on hazards and hazard recognition in the construction industry with a focus on occupational health and legal implications of health and safety. Participants will learn how to prevent injuries and fatalities as well as how to protect themselves on construction jobsites.

This is an awareness program only and is not intended to certify participants for work in any construction setting requiring certification. Job-specific training must also be conducted by the employer for every construction worker.

Program Content

• Legal Framework
• Hazard Identification and Control
• Hazardous Energy Control
• Occupational Health
• Personal Protection Equipment
• Fire Protection, Emergency Procedures, and Injury Reporting
• General Site Conditions
• Fall Protection
• Ladders and Work Platforms
• Electrical Hazards
• Materials Handling and Hoisting & Rigging
• Mobile Equipment and Vehicles
• Common Tools in Construction

Who Should Attend?

Anyone considering entering the construction industry or construction workers new to their job or trade. Future site supervisors may also benefit from taking this course.

Program Evaluation

A certificate of completion for this program will be issued to participants who achieve 75% on a final multiple-choice knowledge evaluation.