Construction Safety

Asbestos is not harmful unless inhaled. Non-flyable or non-crumbling asbestos is not a direct health threat. Many older homes and buildings cont...

A hazardous chemical is any chemical that poses a physical or health hazard. Every day you work or are exposed to hazardous materials and chemic...

Asbestos has been used for many products such as fireproofing, pipe insulation, theatre curtains, siding, roofing, gaskets and packing, water and ...

The Advanced New Employee Orientation For Construction program talks about technology moving ahead. No matter what job you have or in what indust...

As a source of power, electricity is accepted without much thought to the hazards encountered. To handle electricity safely, you need to understa...

There are various types of fall protection such as guardrails, safety nets and covers for open surfaces. Falls from any height can cause serious i...

Safety awareness is of vital concern because the more you know and think about safety, the safer and healthier you will perform your job. Safety ...

Underwriters Laboratories, Consumer Product Safety Commission, OSHA and ANSI have been evaluating and testing tools in an effort to produce safer ...

Bucket trucks are also known as aerial lift trucks. This equipment is used in every industry and comes with risks and hazards. Bucket trucks are...

There are numerous ways for injury while working around a vacuum truck. There are pinch points, falls, pressure and vacuum related risks, foot in...

The health effects of any toxic substance are related to the amount of exposure, also known as dose. The greater the dose the more severe the eff...

Lockout/Tagout - Controlling Hazardous Energy Sources - Control of hazardous energy sources is a requirement that organizations must implement fo...

Falls from scaffolds causing disabilities and fatal injuries is the most common hazard to constructions workers. According to OSHA, about 72% of...

Forklifts can save time on your job when used safely. A forklift professional does not cause property damage or injuries. Operators are expected t...

Backhoes are one of the most common types of construction equipment. Backhoe loaders can dig, scrape and load material. With special attachments t...

Slips and falls can occur just about anywhere - not watching where you are walking, slip off a ladder and just not paying attention. In this progr...

Silicosis is a form of pneumoconiosis which is silica dust in the lungs. This program explains how your lungs and respiratory system are affected...

The use of a hot work permit system is a primary means of preventing fires due to non-routine open flam and high temperature processes. Hot work ...

Chains, Cranes, Hoist, and Slings program illustrates the proper use and maintenance of cranes and lifting devices with emphasis on safety. Safety...

Public agency workers perform a great benefit to the public by virtue of a safe and reliable water supply, well maintained roadways and other port...

Asbestos has been used for many products such as fireproofing, pipe insulation, theatre curtains, siding, roofing, gaskets and packing, water and ...

Fall prevention has been a major concern for many with recent statistics reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics revealing that fatal falls we...

There is a wide range of potential hazards when using welding and cutting equipment. This training program is designed to review basic safety p...

Thousands of individuals are injured from falling off a ladder each year. Most injuries are caused by slipping on grease, oil and solvents left o...