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OSHA 10-Hour Construction

Safety Training for Construction Workers

The OSHA 10-Hour Construction course introduces workers to the most common hazards found on construction sites and provides the foundational safety knowledge required under OSHA’s construction standards (29 CFR 1926). This course emphasizes worker rights, employer responsibilities, and the identification and prevention of jobsite hazards.

Topics include:

  • Focus Four Construction Hazards (falls, electrocution, struck-by, caught-in/between)
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Ladder and scaffold safety
  • Excavation and trenching basics
  • Tool safety
  • Hazard communication
  • Health hazards in construction (silica, noise, chemicals)

Participants receive an OSHA 10-Hour Construction completion card upon finishing all required training hours.

Upon successful completion of the OSHA 10-Hour Construction course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify common hazards on construction sites
  • Explain worker rights under OSHA 29 CFR 1926
  • Apply basic hazard prevention and control methods
  • Recognize the purpose and proper use of PPE
  • Understand safe practices for hand tools, power tools, ladders, and scaffolds
  • Describe basic requirements for fall protection, electrical safety, and hazard communication

Depending on where this class is offered, it could be available in English or Spanish. Course completers will receive a 10-hour card from OSHA.

OSHA 10-Hour Construction Training is a vital educational tool that equips construction industry professionals with the knowledge and skills to work safely, reduce hazards, and promote a culture of safety in the workplace. This certification is a valuable asset for anyone involved in construction, ensuring they are well-prepared to face the challenges and responsibilities of this dynamic industry. Completion of this course can also give a leg up to entry-level workers in construction to help obtain employment.

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