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Slips & Trips for Construction
This digital training program aids workers in identifying and circumventing slip and trip risks.
Slips and trips rank among the highest incidents of construction site injuries and fatalities. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in the year 2012, such accidents were responsible for 285,380 nonfatal injuries and 570 fatal work injuries in the workspace.
This digital training program, "Slips & Trips for Construction," aims at imparting knowledge to the learners about recognizing and preventing slip and trip hazards. It further empowers them with the right measures to secure their own safety as well as that of their colleagues at the construction site.
Upon completion of "Slips & Trips for Construction," the learners will be equipped to:
- Differentiate between slips and trips and understand their individual causes
- Explore the potential injuries and costs involved with slips and trips
- Delineate the preventive measures against slips and trips at the construction site
The "Slips & Trips for Construction" online course encompasses the following topics:
- Slip & Trip Fundamentals
- Understanding a Slip
- Understanding a Trip
- Root Causes of Slips & Trips at Construction Sites
- Possible Injuries
- Economic Impact of Slips, Trips, & Falls
- Preventing Slips & Trips
- Minimizing Incidents
- Construction Site Design
- Employee Best Practices
- Appropriate Footwear & Safe Walking Practices
- Maintaining Cleanliness
- Identify & Report Hazards
Estimated time of 30 minutes
Assessment throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A score of 80% is required to pass this course. The course can be attempted three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark. Printable resources are available in the form of a comprehensive student manual. The manual is a valuable resource for future use and knowledge retention.
Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.
Course Details
Course Length
This course will take roughly 30 minutes
Passing Mark
To pass this training course, you need to score 80% or higher on the quiz
Certificate
Upon the successful completion of this course a certificate with your name will be stored on your profile and available to print
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