Introduction
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Construction workers are exposed to a variety of health hazards every day. These men and women have the potential for becoming sick, ill and disabled for life. This course discusses these health hazards, such as dangerous dusts and other chemicals, on the job. It also takes a closer look at ways to protect yourself from ergonomic injuries on a construction site.
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 the various types of health hazards (e.g. asbestos, lead, and silica) and their health effects in the construction industry. |
| LO 1.2.1 | Describe the various types of physical health hazards (e.g. noise, radiation, and temperature ) and their health effects in the construction industry. |
| LO 1.3.1 | Describe the various types of biological health hazards (e.g. mold, insects, poisonous plants) and their health effects in the construction industry. |
| LO 1.4.1 | Describe the various types of ergonomic health hazards (e.g. heavy lifting, lowering, pushing, and pulling) and their health effects. |
Key: Terminal Objective (TO), Learning Objective (LO)