Construction Safety

The purpose of identifying hazardous materials is to educate workers who come in contact with hazardous materials. Learning the potential hazards o...

There are over 70,000 chemicals used by industries; 15,000 chemicals are made in industrial labs; between 500 and 1,000 new chemicals are introduce...

Heat Stress Awareness and Prevention program talks about heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and prevention of these heat-related illnesses....

Propane has been a common fuel in homes and businesses since the early 1920’s. Propane is the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) most widely used in t...

Many materials you work with may be classified as hazardous. That's why all spills, no matter how small, must be taken seriously. Hazardous mater...

Key Words: Material Handling, Safety Procedures, Storing, Workplace, Weight, Bulk, Injuries, Body Movement, Back Injuries, Safety Video, Safety T...

Work safety permits are designed for the safety of those working on a project or employees working near a particular project. The purpose of safet...

Not everyone understands or knows how to use fire extinguishers. There are different extinguishers for each type of fire. The object of fire exti...

In every working environment, one of the most important employee responsibilities is to maintain a clean, neat and orderly workplace. There’s alw...

In the construction industry, there are a variety of requirements where fasteners are used on semi-hard or rigid surfaces. An effective method o...

There are portable, fixed and bench grinders which come in contact with rotating abrasive wheels or disks. Rules, procedures and protective equipm...

There are various types of cranes and rigging equipment in the construction industry. Only trained and authorized workers should operate any cons...

Insulation and grounding are two recognized means of preventing injury during electrical equipment operation. Grounding may be achieved through ...

This program is designed to provide basic skin cancer awareness. Additionally, the goal is to reduce exposure of skin cancer to workers exposed ...

This is a short refresher training course. In every working environment, one of the most important employee responsibilities is to maintain a cle...

This presentation was developed to raise your awareness to potential field injuries and provide training on how to prevent them. It will help you...

Abrasive wheels can be found in most maintenance shops and in some cases manufacturing. Persons who use this equipment must be well trained and ...

An integral part of any chemical hygiene plan is chemical fume hood safety. The term “fume hood,” “chemical hood” and “chemical fume hood” are us...

There are a variety of cranes, hoists and rigging devices used for lifting and moving material. It is important to use caution and exercise good...

There are safety procedures that must be followed when working with gas welding and cutting operations.  Each company is responsible for developi...

The overhead pendant hoist is used to safely maneuver heave loads around shops, treatment plants, pump stations and other locations. This program ...

Ergonomics is adapting the work environment to fit the body. This program is about types of injuries, engineering controls, personal protective e...

Key Words: Power Saw, Safety, Dangerous Equipment, Destructive Capabilities, Respect Power, Wear Proper Personal Protection, Power Saw Most Danger...

Pneumatic conveying equipment and dust control exhaust systems that transport combustible particulate solids need to be protected from fire and d...

Hexavalent chromium (HC) is a toxic form of the element chromium. HC can be inhaled when dusts, mist or fumes are in the air. The National Instit...

HAZWOPER - Obtaining Information in an Emergency II program focuses on each of these references and what type of information and assistance they p...

Respiratory protection and self-contained breathing apparatus are used to protect from harmful gases, fumes and chemicals. Training is required o...

Hazards associated with welding and cutting arise from toxic gases and fumes, radiation, electrical circuits, and flammable and combustible materi...

More construction workers die from falling from a height above six feet. General construction averaged eight scissor lift related deaths each ye...

The potential for slips, trips and falls is everywhere. Safety is an individual’s responsibility. Having a good attitude and thinking about safe...

Accidents happen to other people. Luck has nothing to do with accidents. Prevention is each individual's responsibility. Commit to taking safety ...

The benefits of working with compressed air are considerable. Pneumatic-powered tools using compressed air are: nail guns, air ratchets, chisels, ...

Compressed gas cylinders must be constructed according to the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) regulations. Each organization has safety rule...

Permit Required Confined Space Entry - This Confined Spaces Permit Required program is designed to provide you with safety basics involved in con...

Electricity is measured in units of energy called watts. Watts is defined as the amount of power an appliance uses when operated at its maximum c...

This is a short refresher training course. Falls from an elevated platform are caused primarily by a worker's unsafe act such as leaving gate cha...