Introduction
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Construction work is dynamic, diverse, and constantly changing. This poses a great challenge in protecting the health and safety of construction workers. Construction workers are at risk of exposure to various health hazards that can result in injury, illness, disability, or even death.
If you are an employee or supervisor working with hazardous substances on the construction worksite, this course will help you gain a basic understanding of best practices and requirements associated with exposure to health hazards on construction sites.
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, you should be able to:
| ID | Objective |
|---|---|
| TO 1.0 | Achieve a minimum score of 70% on the final course assessment. |
| LO 1.1.1 | Describe risk factors in construction that increase the risk of injuries and illness. |
| LO 1.1.2 | Give examples of potential health hazards in the various construction occupations. |
| LO 1.1.3 | Discuss the hazards of chemical exposure on construction sites. |
| LO 1.1.4 | Describe health hazards of exposure to welding fumes, solvents, silica, and lead. |
| LO 1.2.1 | Describe ergonomic hazards on the construction site. |
| LO 1.2.2 | Describe the hazards of exposure to excessive noise in construction and give examples. |
| LO 1.2.3 | Define "segmental" and "whole-body vibration," and identify how exposure causes injuries in each category. |
| LO 1.2.4 | Discuss the dangers of working in hot and cold temperature extremes in construction. |
| LO 1.2.5 | Define "ionizing and non-ionizing radiation" and give examples. |
Key: Terminal Objective (TO), Learning Objective (LO)