RC 108 - Construction Safety

Credits: 2
Instructional Contact Hours: 2

Introduces Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety and health standards required of residential builders. Studies the OSHA requirements and provides the training to acquire a 30 hour OSHA card, which is a valuable certification in the construction industry. Completion of the full 30 hours of training in required in order to be eligible to qualify for the OSHA card.

Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Lecture Hours: 30 Lab Hours: 0
Meets MTA Requirement: None
Pass/NoCredit: No

Outcomes and Objectives

Demonstrate knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations.
1. Managing health and safety
2. Caught-In or Between
3. Electrocution
4. Falls
5. Struck By
6. Safety and Health programs
7. Personal Protective Equipment
8. Stairs and ladders
9. Excavations
10. Scaffolds
11. Tools – hand and power
12. Concrete and masonry construction
13. Materials handling
14. Welding and cutting
15. Fire protection