Hydraulic Safety in Construction

COURSE OVERVIEW

Hydraulic-operated machinery is vital in the construction industry, yet many builders are oblivious to the potential hazards. Incidents related to hydraulics can result in crushing injuries, fractures, dislocations, lacerations, punctures, amputations, burns, and fluid injection. In addition to physical harm and fatalities, hydraulic failures can lead to environmental harm through leakages, as well as damage to property and machinery due to fire or mechanical breakdown.

This web-based Hydraulic Safety in Construction course incorporates over 800 visual aids, including a variety of videos, animations, procedures, and reference materials. The aim of this course is to provide essential knowledge that will help reduce risks and eliminate hazards for workers, machinery, businesses, and the environment. This course, accompanied by a comprehensive hydraulic safety program, can significantly decrease risk.

This course is an excellent supplement to the online Hydraulic Safety: Exposure Level and Hydraulic Safety: High Risk Maintenance Level courses.

COURSE TOPICS

Health and exposure
Ethics and standards
Hoses
Stored energy
Threads and porting
Seals
Safety devices
Bleed down
Mechanics and geometry
Welding
Hazard assessment
Beyond lockout
Environment
Ethical choices

ONLINE COURSE DURATION

Approximately 5 hours

PASS MARK

Assessments conducted throughout this online Hydraulic Safety in Construction course are intended to reinforce the information taught. A score of 80% must be obtained to be granted a certificate of completion. Students have the opportunity to retake the course twice if the necessary score is not achieved. Necessary additional resources required to finish this course can be accessed online.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing. The certificate is valid for three years.

COURSE PREVIEW