Fatal Four Hazards in Construction

This Fatal Four Hazards in Construction online training course explores the four fatal hazards in constructions. Four specific hazards stand out as the leading causes of injuries and fatalities on construction sites in the U.S. and Canada. Collectively known as the "Fatal Four," these hazards are: falls; struck-by; caught-in/between; and electrocutions. Learn about each of these types of hazards, the measures your employer must put in place to protect you from them, and what you can do to protect yourself.

Course Learning Objectives

By taking this online Fatal Four Hazards in Construction course, the user will learn:

• Common types of fall hazards on construction sites and the employer’s responsibilities to protect workers from these hazards
• Common types of fall prevention and fall arrest systems available to protect workers
• Common types of “struck-by” hazards and the employers’ responsibilities to protect workers from these hazards
• Ways to protect themself from these hazards
• Common types of “caught-in/between” hazards and the employers’ responsibilities to protect workers from these hazards
• Ways to protect themself from these hazards
• Common types of electrocution hazards and the employers’ responsibilities to protect workers from these hazards
• Ways to protect themself from these hazards
  

Course Outline

This online Fatal Four Hazards in Construction course is made up of the following sections:

1. Fall Hazards
2. Employer Responsibilities for Fall Protection Plans, Equipment and Worker Training
3. Fall Prevention Systems
4. Fall Arrest Systems
5. Flying Objects
6. Falling Objects
7. Swinging Objects
8. Rolling Objects
9. Hazards from Machinery with Unguarded Moving Parts
10. Pinned Between Hazards
11. Buried In or By Hazards
12. Contact with Overhead Power Lines
13. Contact with Energized Electrical Sources
14. Inadequate Wiring and Overloaded Circuits
15. Wet Conditions
16. Failing to Use Proper Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Procedures

Course Audience

This Fatal Four Hazards in Construction online training course was designed for employers, managers, and employees in the construction industry.

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