Introduction
This is the ninth in a ten-course series comprising the 40-hour HAZWOPER for General Site Workers certificate program per OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.120.
This course covers training requirements related to common hazards in the construction industry. Topics will include scaffold safety; slips, trips, and falls; ladders and stairways; working with electricity; excavation and trenching; cranes and rigging; powered industrial trucks and heavy equipment.
OSHA Requirements
It is important to understand the 40-hour HAZWOPER is a two-phase process:
- 40 hours of off-site instruction
- 3 days of worksite-specific practice in the field
OSHAcademy online training fulfills the first phase of this process. An employer must provide the 3 days of worksite-specific, hands-on practice in the field.
Time Requirement
OSHA Standard 1910.120 requires students to complete 40-hours of off-site training as part of this program. OSHAcademy has divided the 40-hour HAZWOPER program into ten courses. Each course has a minimum time requirement, which must be met before a student is granted access to the course exam.
This course has a minimum time requirement of 5 hours. You can monitor your time on this course using the timer located in the top-left corner of each page.
Course Objectives
| ID | Objective |
|---|---|
| TO 1.0 | Achieve a minimum score of 70% on the final course assessment. |
| LO 1.1.1 | Identify safety issues and precautions related to supported scaffolds, suspended scaffolds, and aerial lifts. |
| LO 1.2.1 | Discuss and give examples of slip, trip, and fall hazards when working at elevation. |
| LO 1.3.1 | Describe the proper placement and best practices when using portable ladders. |
| LO 1.3.2 | Identify stairway hazards and installation requirements. |
| LO 1.4.1 | Discuss lockout/tagout requirements and procedures and the use of ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs). |
| LO 1.5.1 | Identify requirements, soil types, and protective systems for excavations and trenches. |
| LO 1.6.1 | Describe safety operator and equipment precautions while working with cranes and rigging. |
| LO 1.7.1 | Discuss the hazards and safe operation of powered industrial trucks, heavy vehicles, and traffic control. |
Key: Terminal Objective (TO), Learning Objective (LO)