10-Hour Construction Industry - OSHA Standard

Introduction

The OSHA 10-Hour Construction Course is designed to provide entry-level construction workers with essential safety training, in compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926 standards. This program covers critical workplace hazards, safety practices, and workers’ rights to foster a safe construction environment. Through theoretical instruction, interactive discussions, and case studies, participants will gain the knowledge to recognize and prevent common hazards, ensuring compliance and reducing workplace injuries.

Course Objectives

• Understand OSHA’s role and 29 CFR 1926 standards for construction safety.
• Identify common construction hazards, including falls, electrical risks, and struck-by incidents.
• Learn safe work practices for tools, equipment, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Develop skills to recognize and report workplace safety violations.
• Explore OSHA’s Focus Four Hazards and mitigation strategies.
• Gain knowledge of workers’ rights and employer responsibilities under OSHA.
• Understand basic emergency response procedures for construction sites.
• Learn to document safety observations and incidents for compliance.

Learning Outcomes

• Participants will demonstrate an understanding of OSHA construction safety standards.
• Learners will identify and mitigate common construction hazards effectively.
• Attendees will apply safe work practices and use PPE correctly.
• Graduates will report safety violations and hazards confidently.
• Participants will address OSHA’s Focus Four Hazards in workplace scenarios.
• Learners will articulate workers’ rights and employer obligations.
• Attendees will document safety incidents and contribute to compliance.

Assessment

A 30-minute multiple-choice question (MCQ) exam.

Certification

10-Hour Construction Certificate issued by ACSGP upon successful completion.