OSHA 510 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry

This course covers OSHA Standards, policies, and procedures in the construction industry. Topics include scope and application of the OSHA Construction Standards, construction safety and health principles, and special emphasis on those areas in construction which are most hazardous. Upon course completion students will have the ability to define construction terms found in the OSHA Construction Standards, identify hazards which occur in the construction industry, locate and determine appropriate OSHA Construction Standards, policies, and procedures, and describe the use of the OSHA Construction Standards and regulations to supplement an ongoing safety and health program.

All course materials and testing are electronic, including use of eCFR.gov and OSHA.gov to access 29 CFR Part 1926.

A printed copy of 29 CFR Part 1926 is optional and may be purchased from vendors such as MANCOMM or Amazon. Students who purchase a printed copy should obtain the most current edition available.

Minimum student contact hours: 26

Prerequisites: None