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Slips, Trips and Falls in Construction Environments

This web-based course equips workers with the knowledge to identify and prevent hazards that can lead to slips and trips.

Slips, Trips and Falls in Construction Environments

COURSE OVERVIEW


Falls, slips, and trips are among the leading causes of injuries and fatalities in the construction industry. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, statistics from 2012 reveal that falls, slips, and trips resulted in 285,380 nonfatal injuries and 570 fatal work injuries in the workplace.

The Slips, Trips and Falls in Construction Environments course is a web-based program that provides learners the ability to identify and prevent slip and trip hazards. The course also instructs them on implementing the necessary safety measures to protect themselves and their colleagues on the jobsite.

On completion of the Slips, Trips and Falls in Construction Environments course, learners will be equipped to:

COURSE TOPICS

  • Slip & Trip Basics
    • What is a Slip?
    • What is a Trip?
    • Causes of Slips & Trips on the Jobsite
    • Potential Injuries
    • Cost of Slips, Trips, & Falls
  • Preventing Slips & Trips
    • Reducing Incidents
    • Jobsite Design
    • Employee Best Practices
    • Proper Footwear & Safe Walking Practices
    • Housekeeping
    • Correct & Report Hazards

ONLINE COURSE DURATION


Estimated 30 minutes

PASS MARK

Testing conducted throughout this online Slips, Trips and Falls in Construction Environments course is aimed at reinforcing the key concepts. Achieving a score of 80% is necessary to obtain a certificate of completion. Participants have the option to retake the course twice if the pass mark is not achieved.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Upon successful completion of this online course, participants can download and print a certificate of completion.

COURSE PREVIEW

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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