Construction Safety Technician Course

Lesson 1 • Regulatory Framework and Compliance

Covers the structure of occupational safety regulations and employer obligations. Connects compliance requirements to practical site management responsibilities.

Lesson 2 • Hazard Recognition Fundamentals

Teaches systematic identification of physical, chemical, and ergonomic hazards. Builds the observational skills needed for all subsequent hazard-control work.

Lesson 3 • Safety Management System Principles

Outlines the plan-do-check-act cycle applied to construction safety programs. Shows how management commitment drives system effectiveness.

Lesson 4 • Risk Assessment Basics

Introduces probability-severity matrices and risk-ranking methods. Provides the analytical foundation for prioritizing corrective actions throughout the course.

Lesson 1 • Hand, Foot, and Body Protection

Addresses glove selection by hazard, footwear standards, and high-visibility clothing requirements. Reinforces proper donning and inspection routines.

Lesson 2 • Respiratory and Hearing Protection

Teaches respirator types, fit-testing procedures, and noise exposure limits. Links exposure monitoring data to equipment selection decisions.

Lesson 3 • PPE Program Management

Covers written PPE programs, training documentation, and enforcement strategies. Ensures students can administer a compliant PPE program on a live project.

Lesson 4 • Head, Eye, and Face Protection

Covers hard hat classes, safety eyewear types, and face shield selection. Addresses inspection criteria and replacement triggers for each item.

Lesson 1 • Guardrail and Barrier Systems

Covers top rail, mid-rail, and toeboard specifications and load requirements. Teaches installation sequencing and inspection of temporary guardrail systems.

Lesson 2 • Personal Fall Arrest Systems

Explains harness fitting, lanyard types, anchor strength, and free-fall distance calculations. Connects system components to arrest-force limits and rescue planning.

Lesson 3 • Fall Protection Planning and Rescue

Guides students through writing a site-specific fall protection plan and a rescue procedure. Integrates all prior fall protection knowledge into a deployable document.

Lesson 4 • Fall Hazard Identification

Identifies leading edges, floor openings, roof work, and elevated platforms as fall sources. Establishes trigger heights and conditions requiring formal protection.

Lesson 1 • Excavation Hazard Recognition

Identifies water accumulation, surcharge loads, vibration, and utility strike risks. Builds the inspection checklist used during daily competent-person reviews.

Lesson 2 • Competent Person Duties

Defines the competent person role, required inspection frequency, and authority to stop work. Prepares students to fulfill this regulatory role on active excavations.

Lesson 3 • Excavation Emergency Response

Covers cave-in rescue protocols, atmospheric testing in excavations, and emergency communication. Reinforces that rescue attempts without proper equipment cause additional casualties.

Lesson 4 • Cave-In Protective Systems

Covers sloping, benching, shoring, and trench box applications and their design limits. Connects soil type to the appropriate protective system selection.

Lesson 1 • Overhead and Underground Power Lines

Addresses minimum clearance distances, spotter roles, and insulating line guards. Covers utility location procedures before excavation and equipment operation near lines.

Lesson 2 • Electrical Hazard Fundamentals

Explains current, voltage, resistance, and their relationship to shock severity. Establishes the physiological basis for electrical safety thresholds and approach distances.

Lesson 3 • Lockout and Tagout Procedures

Teaches energy isolation steps, lockout device application, and verification testing. Prepares students to write and audit equipment-specific lockout/tagout procedures.

Lesson 4 • Arc Flash Awareness and PPE

Introduces arc flash incident energy, hazard categories, and appropriate PPE selection. Connects arc flash labeling to safe work practices for construction electricians.

Lesson 1 • Lead and Chemical Exposure Management

Covers lead exposure in renovation work, blood lead monitoring, and decontamination procedures. Extends to other construction chemicals including solvents and adhesives.

Lesson 2 • Silica and Asbestos Exposure Control

Addresses permissible exposure limits, engineering controls, and medical surveillance for silica and asbestos. These are the two highest-priority airborne hazards in construction.

Lesson 3 • Hazard Communication Standards

Covers the globally harmonized labeling system, pictograms, and signal words. Establishes the written hazard communication program as the program backbone.

Lesson 4 • Chemical Storage and Spill Response

Addresses flammable liquid storage, incompatible chemical segregation, and spill containment. Prepares students to establish compliant chemical storage areas on active sites.

Lesson 1 • Witness Interview Techniques

Addresses open-ended questioning, active listening, and non-accusatory interview structure. Effective interviews surface facts that physical evidence alone cannot reveal.

Lesson 2 • Corrective Action and Follow-Up

Guides students through writing SMART corrective actions, assigning ownership, and verifying closure. Connects investigation findings to measurable safety program improvements.

Lesson 3 • Scene Preservation and Evidence Collection

Covers immediate scene control, photography protocols, and physical evidence handling. Proper preservation prevents loss of causal information before investigation begins.

Lesson 4 • Root Cause Analysis Methods

Teaches the five-why technique, fishbone diagrams, and fault tree analysis. Students apply multiple methods to identify systemic causes beyond immediate physical factors.

Lesson 1 • Safety Inspections and Audits

Distinguishes routine inspections from formal audits and covers scoring methodologies. Students design inspection checklists calibrated to site-specific hazard profiles.

Lesson 2 • Program Review and Continuous Improvement

Covers annual program review structure, management review meetings, and update triggers. Closes the safety management cycle introduced in Chapter 1 with applied program governance.

Lesson 3 • Safety Metrics and Performance Measurement

Introduces leading and lagging metrics, rate calculations, and dashboard design. Metrics translate program activity into data that drives management decisions.

Lesson 4 • Safety Training Program Management

Addresses needs assessment, training delivery methods, and competency verification. Covers documentation requirements to demonstrate regulatory compliance during inspections.