This course, which was developed by the U.S. Dept. of Labor, is designed to introduce workers to OSHA, inform workers of their rights under the OSH Act of 1970, and familiarize workers with some of the health and safety standards contained in 29 CFR 1926 OSHA: Construction Industry Regulations.
Per NYC Local Law 41, all workers on Major Buildings* shall have successfully completed, within the previous five calendar years, a ten hour course approved by the United States Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration in construction industry safety and health.
An existing or proposed building so designated by the commissioner due to unique hazards associated with the construction or demolition of the structure.
Requirements to receive a certificate of completion
To receive a certificate of completion for this course, students must:
- Be present during 100% of the course
- Participate actively in learning activities, including hands-on demonstrations
Course content includes
- Introduction to OSHA
- Review of OSHA’s Four High Hazards in Construction
- Falls
- Electrocution
- Caught-In
- Struck-by
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Health Hazards in Construction
- Tools – Hand & Power
- Scaffolds
- Materials Storage, Handling, Use & Disposal