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Struck-By Hazards in Construction Environments

The Struck-By Hazards in Construction Environments digital course delivers critical data to help employees identify and mitigate the risks of struck-by hazards within the construction industry.

Struck-By Hazards in Construction Environments

COURSE OVERVIEW

The Struck-By Hazards in Construction Environments online course imparts vital knowledge that enables workers to identify the potential struck-by hazards associated with their job tasks in the construction field and implement measures to deter them before any mishaps occur. Struck-by incidents are defined as instances where an individual is hit by a moving object. Such incidents on a construction site can involve being struck on the head by a plummeting hammer, impacted by debris from a grinder, colliding with a reversing truck, or being hit by a hoisted load of wallboard. These incidents are among the four primary causes of fatalities in the construction sector, and can also result in severe injuries. However, they can be prevented.

COURSE TOPICS

The Struck-By Hazards in Construction Environments online course delves into the following topics: 

  • Understanding struck-by hazards
  • Utilization of personal protective equipment
  • Ensuring traffic safety
  • Management of heavy equipment
  • Safe use of hand and power tools
  • Handling masonry walls, overhead work, and building materials
  • And many more

ONLINE COURSE DURATION

Estimated time of completion: 45 minutes

PASS MARK

Tests conducted throughout this digital course aim to reinforce the information disseminated. A score of 80% must be achieved to pass the course. Participants are allowed up to three attempts to reach the pass mark. An extensive student manual, available for printing, serves as a valuable resource for future reference and retention of knowledge.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Upon successful completion of this digital course, a certificate of completion will be accessible for download and print.

COURSE PREVIEW

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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