Health Hazards in Construction, Parts 1-5

Learn about the health hazards in the construction industry through our 29-minute course.

Our comprehensive Health Hazards in Construction, Parts 1-5 course is designed to educate workers, supervisors, and managers about these potential risks and how to mitigate all possible worksite hazards. This course covers various health hazards, from chemical and physical dangers to ergonomic risks, ensuring that all participants can recognize, assess, and address hazards before they become critical safety issues. Moreover, workers should be aware of the necessary PPE and gear that can help safeguard their health. They should learn about ways to properly handle the materials and the risks associated with them. Most importantly, they need to learn smart, practical tricks to act in case of emergencies.

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Learning Objectives

Each part of our Health Hazard Course focuses on a specific category of hazards, providing in-depth training and practical solutions:
Part 1: Chemical Hazards
Learn about exposure to harmful chemicals such as asbestos, lead, and silica dust, and how to manage these risks.
Part 2: Physical Hazards
You discover ways to protect yourself from physical dangers, including noise, heat stress, and vibration, commonly found on construction sites.
Part 3: Biological Hazards

Candidates explore potential biological risks, such as exposure to mold, bacteria, and infectious diseases, and how to mitigate them effectively.
Part 4: Ergonomic Hazards
Understand the importance of ergonomic safety, including proper lifting techniques and workstation design to prevent musculoskeletal injuries.
Part 5: Health Monitoring and Personal Protection
Candidates gain insights into the importance of health surveillance and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to safeguard their health.

Course Outline

Health Hazards in Construction: Introduction

1. Introduction
1. Welcome
2. Introduction
3. Learning Objectives
2. Health Hazards
1. What Is a Health Hazard?
2. Routes of Exposure
3. Specific Health Hazards in Construction
4. Activity: Health Hazards

3. Conclusion
1. Summary

Health Hazards in Construction: Crystalline Silica Awareness

1. Silica
1. Welcome
2. Activity: Crystalline Silica
3. Learning Objectives
2. Where Is Crystalline Silica?
1. What Is Crystalline Silica?
2. Where Is Crystalline Silica?
3. Activity: Where Is Crystalline Silica?
4. Activity: Silica Exposure 1
3. Health Effects
1. Why Should I Care about Crystalline Silica?
2. Go to the Doctor
3. Activity: Health Effects

4. Limiting Exposure
1. Limiting Exposure to Crystalline Silica
2. Activity: Preventing Exposure
5. Conclusion
1. Summary

Health Hazards in Construction: Lead Awareness

1. Introduction
1. Welcome
2. Activity: Lead
3. Learning Objectives
2. Where Is Lead?
1. Where Is Lead on Construction Sites?
2. Health Effects of Lead
3. Activity: Where Is Lead?
3. Health Effects
1. Exposure to Lead
2. Short-Term High Concentrations of Lead
3. Long-Term Exposure
4. Early Symptoms
5. Activity: Health Effects

4. Prevent or Limit Expsure
1. Prevention
2. Protection
3. Housekeeping
4. Activity: Limit or Increase Exposure
5. Conclusion
1. Summary

Health Hazards in Construction: Asbestos Awareness

1. Introduction
1. Welcome
2. Learning Activity: Asbestos
3. Learning Objectives
2. Where Is Asbestos?
1. Asbestos
2. Where Asbestos May Be Found
3. Work That May Result in Asbestos Exposure
4. Learning Activity: Asbestos
3. Health Effects
1. Asbestosis
2. Lung Cancer
3. Mesothelioma
4. Learning Activity: Health Effects

4. Prevent or Limit Exposure
1. Prevent Unnecessary Exposures
2. Knowledge Check: Equipment
5. Conclusion
1. Summary

Health Hazards in Construction: Special Concerns

1. Introduction
1. Welcome
2. Introduction
3. Learning Objectives
2. Wood and Wood Dust
1. Wood and Wood Dust
2. Wood and Wood Dust: Prevent or Limit Exposure
3. Knowledge Check: Wood and Wood Dust
3. Solvents
1. Solvents
2. Solvents: Prevent or Limit Exposure
3. Knowledge Check: Health Effects

4. Welding and Cutting Operations
1. Welding and Cutting Operation Hazards
2. Welding and Cutting Health Effects
3. Welding and Cutting Operations: Prevent or Limit Exposure
4. Knowledge Check: Welding and Cutting Operations
5. Conclusion
1. Summary

Training Process

At OSHA Outreach Course, after you get your desired course you get access to a library full of resources and study guides. You can learn from PDFs, Ebooks, and video tutorials where our trainers explain every aspect of the topic comprehensively. Each topic is covered in a separate video which is available all the time. You can learn at your own pace.