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Caught-In/Between Hazards in Construction Environments
This course teaches workers how to recognize and prevent caught-in/between hazards on construction sites. Learners get practical guidance on staying safe around heavy equipment, unstable structures, trenches, and machinery. With clear examples and quick checks for understanding, the training builds strong hazard-awareness skills that help reduce serious job-site injuries.
The Caught-In/Between Hazards in Construction Environments course gives workers the knowledge they need to recognize and prevent some of the most serious job-site risks. Caught-in/between incidents happen when a worker is squeezed, trapped, or crushed between objects, machinery, or structural components. These events can lead to severe injuries or fatalities, making awareness and prevention critical.
As one of OSHA’s “Fatal Four” hazards, caught-in/between incidents remain a leading cause of construction-related deaths. This course helps learners understand how these hazards occur, how to identify unsafe conditions, and what steps to take to stay safe around heavy equipment, machinery, and unstable structures. Through visuals, demonstrations, and guided checks for understanding, workers gain practical skills they can apply immediately on the job site.
Caught-in/between hazard awareness is an essential part of construction safety. Workers who understand how crushing, trapping, and pinching incidents happen are better equipped to assess job-site conditions and respond proactively. This training builds a solid foundation in hazard recognition, equipment safety, and prevention strategies—supporting safer worksites and reducing the risk of life-threatening incidents.
Learners will explore key safety principles, including:
- Understanding caught-in/between hazards and how they occur on construction sites
- The three major types of caught-in/between incidents, including collapsing structures, moving equipment, and entrapment situations
- Trenching, scaffolding, and demolition safety, with a focus on structural stability and protective systems
- Working safely around vehicles and heavy equipment, including blind spot awareness and movement controls
- Powered tools and machinery hazards, with guidance on guards, lockout procedures, and safe operating practices
- Hazard prevention and control strategies to reduce risk through planning, communication, and proper equipment use.
This online training takes approximately 45 minutes to complete. Learners can start, pause, and resume the course at any time.
A passing score of 80% is required to complete the course. Learners may attempt the final test up to three times. Knowledge checks throughout the program reinforce key concepts and support long-term retention. Printable reference materials are included for continued safety awareness.
After successfully completing the course, participants can download and print a Certificate of Completion verifying their training in caught-in/between hazard prevention. This certificate serves as documented proof of safety awareness training for employers and worksite requirements.
Course Details
Course Length
This course will take roughly 45 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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