Topic · 9 courses
Construction Operations
Concrete and masonry, demolition, steel erection, site basics, underground work and diving.
AllFall Protection & Working at Heights 12Cranes, Rigging & Material Handling 14Confined Spaces & Excavation 10Hazardous Materials & Chemicals 21Toxic Substances & Health Hazards 25Electrical, Machinery & Tools 15Vehicles & Heavy Equipment 6PPE, First Aid & Emergency Plans 11Construction Operations 9OSHA Compliance & Worker Rights 7Specialized Industries 12
Construction Operations
Concrete and masonry, demolition, steel erection, site basics, underground work and diving.
Compressed Air Work in Tunnels and Caissons
Learn the medical, compression, decompression, fire and emergency rules that protect you when you work in compressed air in a tunnel or caisson.
Working Over or Near Water
For construction workers on bridges, docks, piers, dams and other jobs over or near water: life jackets and buoyant work vests, inspecting them before and after use, ring buoys and the lifesaving skiff.
Underground Construction, Shafts and Tunnels
For tunnel, shaft and underground construction crews and supervisors: access and check-in/check-out, safety instruction, communications, self-rescuers and emergency provisions, gassy classifications, air monitoring, ventilation, fire prevention and ground support.
Commercial Diving in Construction: Dive Team and Dive Procedures
For dive team members on construction projects: scope, dive team qualifications and the person-in-charge, the safe practices manual, pre-dive planning and briefing, procedures during the dive (communications, tools, welding, explosives, terminating a dive) and post-dive…
Material Storage and Waste Disposal on Construction Sites
Learn how to stack and store materials on a construction site, where and how much you may store, how to keep aisles and work areas clear, and how waste and debris must be handled.
Construction Site Basics: Housekeeping Sanitation Illumination Noise
For new construction workers: keep work areas clear of debris, know the drinking water, toilet, washing and eating rules, recognize when lighting is too low, and know when noise requires controls and hearing protection.
Demolition Safety
For demolition workers and the supervisors who run their crews: confirm the job is ready to start, control openings, chutes and debris drops, keep the structure stable as it comes down, and stay clear of…
Concrete and Masonry Construction Safety
For workers on concrete and masonry crews: spot impalement, bucket and post-tensioning hazards, use concrete equipment safely, work around formwork and shoring, stay clear of precast and lift-slab loads, and respect the masonry limited access…
Steel Erection Safety for Ironworkers
For the ironworker on a steel erection crew: know the fall protection heights for general work, connecting and controlled decking zones, stay out from under suspended loads, do not release a beam from the hoisting…