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BLDG 1102

Construction Safety

Credits: 1

Description: This course provides learners with an understanding of occupational safety practices, basic requirements, purpose and enforcement of general safety rules. Upon completion of the course requirements, the learner is eligible for course completion card. Prerequisite(s): None.

Credit Breakdown: 1/0/0 (Lecture/Lab/On the job training)

Outline

This course should help you gain the following abilities and competencies.

Core Abilities

  1. Demonstrate effective communication/interaction skills.
  2. Demonstrate thinking/active learning skills.

Competencies

  1. Describe state and federal safety standards
  2. Demonstrate understanding of construction site hazards.
  3. Demonstrate understanding of the electrical hazards that apply to the workplace.

Guidelines for Success

ADA

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, learners are encouraged to register with the Learning Services Director in the Learning Enrichment Center for assistance with accommodations. It is the learner's responsibility to voluntarily and confidentially disclose information regarding the nature and extent of a disability. The college cannot assume responsibility for providing accommodations or services to learners who have not identified themselves as having a qualifying disability.

Last Updated: 2011-05-23