Overview & Objectives
The Intro to Heavy Construction Safety and Health Awareness for Construction online training from Exceed Safety is an introductory-level safety course focusing on civil construction safety. The course covers general safety and health issues affecting the construction industry with an emphasis on the heavy construction industry. Additionally, participants can expect to learn specific guidelines to follow in accordance with OSHA standards.
Exceed Safety’s Intro to Heavy Construction Safety and Health Awareness for Construction online course is designed to aid participants with the history and basic application of occupational safety and health, OSHA standards, injury and illness statistics, and primary sources for assistance and information in furthering one’s knowledge. Participants are encouraged to further their individual knowledge by reviewing OSHA Construction guide 29 CFR, Part 1926 and General Industry guide 29 CFR, Part 1910. Specific course topics include the following:
- Introduction to heavy construction, safety & health
- OSHA
- Construction industry
- Most frequent citations
- General safety and health
- General provisions regarding construction safety
- Means of egress
- Emergency action plans
Specific industry terms covered throughout the course include the following:
- OSHA
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Who Is This Course For?
The Intro to Heavy Construction Safety and Health Awareness for Construction online training from Exceed Safety is designed for all those on the construction worksite who may be held responsible for the overall safety and integrity of the worksite. Individuals who will benefit from this course include the following:
- Construction workers
- Construction managers
- Construction supervisors
- Construction foremen
Features & Benefits
Exceed Safety’s Intro to Heavy Construction Safety and Health Awareness for Construction training provides participants with the essential foundation of knowledge to help one work more safely on the construction jobsite. Upon successful completion of this course, participants can expect to:
- Be familiar with general safety and health issues on construction worksites
- Know the frequently cited regulations within heavy construction
- Be aware of basic hazards, injuries, and illnesses associated with the construction industry
- Know how to conduct and maintain emergency action plans
In Person Training
Participants in our in-person courses can expect to be taught by our most skilled and experienced instructors. Our instructors strive to make our in-person classes dynamic by incorporating meaningful activities that allow peer-to-peer discussion and collaboration, hands-on learning, and real-life examples. Participants will also be able to have most questions answered while attending the class. Some of our classes are available via Zoom (just call us for more information) and can be combined with virtual-blended learning.
