This course covers important concepts in the realm of construction and workplace safety and is designed to cater to Project Engineers, Construction Personnel, Construction Supervision, Principals/Owners of Construction Firms, and Construction Administrative Staff. The course begins with importance of safety, supported by safety statistics and clarification of “myths” about the need for safe practices at work and at home. Most of the mainstream, PPE, Personal Protective Equipment, is introduced through illustrations and in-class discussion. The importance of Workplace Environmental Safety and Health is covered with emphasis on HVAC Systems and Mold Issues, as pertinent to residential, commercial and industrial buildings. The latter part of this course deals with the one of the most significant hazards, in almost any environment, “fire.” Participants are introduced to fire classifications and associated fire extinguishers.
Key Topics
- Importance of safety in workplace
- Methods for identification, quantification, and mitigation of safety risks
- PPE, Personal Protective Equipment, and its proper use
- Important discussion on elevated work
- Importance of workplace environment health and safety
- Discussion on fire classifications and selection of a proper fire extinguisher
- Brief Review of Arc Flash and Electrical Shock Hazard
Takeaways
- Safety on Construction Projects and Industrial or Commercial Workplace is not commonly taught as a part of Engineering Curriculum. This course offers a means to offset this deficiency and provides attendees an opportunity to learn basic, yet vital, safety principles and concepts pertaining to Construction Projects, System Installation Projects, and Work in an industrial and commercial environment
- Knowledge about basic, yet vital, PPE, Personal Protective Equipment
- Understanding of OSHA and Rate Calculations
- Better equipped to dispel myths and misconceptions about safety
- Skill to perform Safety Risk Assessments of Equipment, Systems, and Projects
- Some understanding of Arc Flash and Electrical Shock Hazard
Advisory Board
Course curriculum is developed in consultation with our Professional Development Advisory Board of subject matter experts, faculty, and industry practitioners. Click here to view the members of our Professional Development Advisory Board.
