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OSHA - Construction

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Accident Prevention Signs and Tags

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1910.145 (general industry) and 29 CFR 1926.200 (construction)

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Aerial Lift Safety

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926.453 (construction) and 29 CFR 1910.67 (general industry), vehicle-mounted aerial lifts

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Asbestos Awareness for Workers

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101 (asbestos, construction) and 29 CFR 1910.1001 (asbestos, general industry)

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Beryllium in Construction (Abrasive Blasting)

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1124

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Blaster Qualifications and General Blasting Rules

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926.900 and 1926.901 (construction blasting)

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Cadmium Safety in Construction

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1127

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Commercial Diving in Construction: Dive Team and Dive Procedures

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1071, 1926.1076 and 1926.1080 through 1926.1083, and the identical 29 CFR 1910.401, 1910.410 and 1910.420 through 1910.423

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Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926.350 (construction gas welding and cutting) and 29 CFR 1910.101 (general industry compressed gases)

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Concrete and Masonry Construction Safety

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart Q (1926.700–1926.706, concrete and masonry construction)

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Confined Spaces in Construction

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart AA (1926.1201–1926.1212, confined spaces in construction)

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Construction Site Basics: Housekeeping Sanitation Illumination Noise

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926.25 (housekeeping), 1926.51 (sanitation), 1926.56 (illumination) and 1926.52 (occupational noise exposure)

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Crane Assembly/Disassembly Director

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1403 through 1926.1406

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Crane Inspections and Wire Rope

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1412 through 1926.1414

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Crane Operator Training, Certification and Evaluation (Awareness)

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1427 and 1926.1430(c) through (g) (Subpart CC, cranes and derricks in construction)

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Crane Operator: Safety Devices, Operational Aids and Operation

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1415 through 1926.1418, 1926.1425 and 1926.1426

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Crane Power Line Safety

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1407 through 1926.1411

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Crane Signal Person and Rigging Awareness

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1419 (signals), 1926.1428 (signal person qualifications) and 1926.251 (rigging equipment for material handling)

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Demolition Safety

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart T, Demolition (1926.850, 1926.851, 1926.852, 1926.853, 1926.854, 1926.856, 1926.857 and 1926.859)

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Drum Hoists, Overhead Hoists and Conveyors in Construction

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926.553, 1926.554 and 1926.555

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Electrical Safety in Construction for Workers

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart K (1926.400–1926.449)

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Excavation Competent Person (Trenching and Excavation)

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P (1926.650-652 and Appendices A and B)

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Fall Protection for Competent Persons: Awareness (Construction)

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M (1926.500–1926.503) and the competent person definition in 29 CFR 1926.32(f)

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Fall Protection in Residential Construction

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926.501 (including 1926.501(b)(13)) and 29 CFR 1926.502

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Fire Prevention on Construction Sites

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926.150 (fire protection), 1926.151 (fire prevention) and 1926.152(a)(1), (a)(2) and (b)(1) (flammable liquids)

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Flammable Liquids Storage and Handling

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926.152 (construction) and 29 CFR 1910.106 (general industry)

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Hand and Power Tool Safety for Workers

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926.300–1926.304 (construction) and 29 CFR 1910.242–1910.243 (general industry)

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Hazard Communication Basics

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 · applies to construction via 29 CFR 1926.59

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Hexavalent Chromium Awareness

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1026 (general industry) and 29 CFR 1926.1126 (construction), Chromium (VI)

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Hoisting Personnel with Cranes

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1431

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Lead Safety for Construction Workers

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926.62 (lead, construction)

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Loading, Firing and Misfires (Blasting Crew)

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926.905 through 1926.911 (construction blasting)

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LP-Gas and Temporary Heaters on Construction Sites

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926.153 (LP-Gas) and 1926.154 (Temporary heating devices)

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Material and Personnel Hoists on Construction Sites

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926.552 (Material hoists, personnel hoists, and elevators)

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Material Storage and Waste Disposal on Construction Sites

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926.250 (General requirements for storage) and 29 CFR 1926.252 (Disposal of waste materials)

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Methylene Chloride Safety (Paint and Coating Removal)

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1152 and 29 CFR 1910.1052

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Motor Vehicles and Earthmoving Equipment on Construction Sites

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926.600 through 1926.602

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Nail Gun and Powder-Actuated Tool Safety

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926.300 (General requirements) and 29 CFR 1926.302 (Power-operated hand tools)

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Noise and Hearing Loss in Construction

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926.52 (Occupational noise exposure) and 29 CFR 1926.101 (Hearing protection)

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Personal Protective Equipment in Construction for Workers

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926.95, 1926.100, 1926.101, 1926.102 and 1926.106 (Part 1926 Subpart E)

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Pile Driving and Site Clearing Safety

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926.603 (pile driving equipment) and 29 CFR 1926.604 (site clearing)

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Portable Ladder Safety for Construction Workers

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1053 (ladders, construction)

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Power Line Work: Grounding and Protective Equipment

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926.962 (grounding) and 1926.954 (personal protective equipment, fall protection) for transmission and distribution work

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Power Line Work: Job Briefings and De-energizing Lines

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926.952 (job briefing), 1926.960(b) (working on or near exposed energized parts) and 1926.961 (deenergizing lines and equipment)

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Preventing Backovers for Operators and Spotters

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926.601(a), (b)(3), (b)(4) and (b)(14) and 1926.602(a)(1) and (a)(9)

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Respirable Crystalline Silica for Construction Workers

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1153 (respirable crystalline silica, construction)

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Rigging Equipment for Material Handling (Construction)

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926.251

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Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) and Overhead Protection

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1000, 1926.1002 and 1926.1003

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Scaffold Competent Person (Construction)

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926.450(b), 1926.451 and 1926.454 (Subpart L, scaffolds in construction)

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Scaffold Erector and Dismantler (Construction)

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926.451, 1926.452 and 1926.454 (Subpart L, scaffolds in construction)

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Scaffold Safety for Workers Who Use Scaffolds

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L (1926.450-454), construction

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Stairways in Construction

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart X: 1926.1050, 1926.1051, 1926.1052 and 1926.1060 (stairways and ladders, construction)

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Steel Erection Safety for Ironworkers

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart R, Steel Erection (1926.753, 1926.754, 1926.756, 1926.759, 1926.760)

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Struck-By Hazards: Vehicles and Equipment for Construction Workers

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926.600–1926.602 and 1926.201

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Transporting and Storing Explosives on Construction Sites

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926.902 (surface transportation), 1926.903 (underground transportation) and 1926.904 (storage)

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Trenching and Excavation Safety for Workers (Caught-In/Between)

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P (1926.650–1926.652)

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Underground Construction, Shafts and Tunnels

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926.800

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Welding Cutting and Heating in Confined Spaces

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926.353 and 29 CFR 1926.352 (construction)

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Welding, Cutting and Hot Work: Welder and Cutter

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1910.252 (general industry) and 29 CFR 1926.351(e), 1926.352 and 1926.353 (construction)

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Working Over or Near Water

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926.106

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Workplace First Aid Requirements for Supervisors

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1910.151 (general industry) and 29 CFR 1926.50 (construction)

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OSHA - General Industry

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Abrasive Wheel Machinery and Grinder Safety

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1910.215

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Anhydrous Ammonia Storage and Handling

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1910.111

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Asbestos Safety in General Industry

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1001

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Benzene Awareness

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1028 (Benzene)

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Beryllium Safety in General Industry

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1024

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Bloodborne Pathogens for Employees with Occupational Exposure

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030

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Cadmium Safety in General Industry

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1027

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Chemical Hygiene in Laboratories

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1450 (occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in laboratories)

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Dipping and Coating Operations (Dip Tanks)

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1910.123, 1910.124 and 1910.125

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Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices for Workers

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1910.331–1910.335 (electrical safety-related work practices, general industry)

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Emergency Action and Fire Prevention Plan Administrator

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1910.38 (Emergency action plans) and 29 CFR 1910.39 (Fire prevention plans)

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Emergency Action and Fire Prevention Plans for Employees

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1910.38 (emergency action plans) and 1910.39 (fire prevention plans), general industry

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Ethylene Oxide (EtO) Safety

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1047

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Exit Routes and Evacuation for Employees

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1910.36 and 1910.37 (exit routes, general industry)

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Forklift Operator Safety: Classroom Training

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178 (powered industrial trucks, general industry)

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Formaldehyde Awareness

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1048, Formaldehyde

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Grain Handling Facilities Safety

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1910.272

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Guarding Belts, Pulleys, Gears and Shafts

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1910.219

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HAZWOPER Awareness: First Responder Awareness Level

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120, with focus on the first responder awareness level in 1910.120(q)(6)(i)

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Hearing Conservation for Noise-Exposed Workers

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1910.95 (general industry occupational noise exposure)

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Inorganic Arsenic Safety

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1018

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Ladder Safety for General Industry Workers

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1910.23 (Ladders) · general industry

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Lead Safety in General Industry

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1025

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Lockout/Tagout for Authorized Employees

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 (general industry)

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Logging Operations Safety

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1910.266

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Machine Guarding for Operators and Maintenance Workers

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1910.212 (general requirements for all machines) and 1910.219 (mechanical power-transmission apparatus), general industry

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Mechanical Power Press Safety

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1910.217

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Overhead and Gantry Crane Safety (General Industry)

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1910.179

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Permit-Required Confined Space Attendant (General Industry)

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146 (permit-required confined spaces, general industry)

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Permit-Required Confined Space Entrant (General Industry)

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146 (permit-required confined spaces, general industry)

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Permit-Required Confined Space Entry Supervisor (General Industry)

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146 (permit-required confined spaces)

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Personal Protective Equipment Basics for Workers Who Wear PPE

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132, 1910.133, 1910.135, 1910.136 and 1910.138 (personal protective equipment, general industry)

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Portable Fire Extinguisher Safety

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157 (portable fire extinguishers, general industry) and OSHA's Portable Fire Extinguishers eTool

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Process Safety Management Awareness

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119, Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals

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Respirable Crystalline Silica for General Industry Workers

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1053, respirable crystalline silica, general industry and maritime

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Respiratory Protection for Respirator Wearers

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 (applies to general industry, shipyards, marine terminals, longshoring and construction)

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Slings in General Industry

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1910.184

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Spray Finishing with Flammable and Combustible Materials

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1910.107

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Telecommunications Work Safety

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1910.268

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Walking-Working Surfaces and Fall Hazards for General Industry Workers

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart D (1910.22, 1910.26, 1910.28, 1910.29, 1910.30), general industry

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Woodworking Machinery Safety

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1910.213

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