Safety Orientation in Construction Environments
MARCOM's Video On Demand (VOD) program on Safety Orientation in Construction Environments discusses common hazards that can be encountered on a job site and the safe practices and equipment that workers can use to avoid injuries. Every year, on-the-job accidents cause millions of painful and sometimes debilitating injuries, and cost American businesses almost $90 billion dollars in medical bills, lost wages and lost productivity. But most of these incidents are preventable. included in the program include preparing mentally for the job, safety housekeeping and accident prevention, personal protective equipment, safe work practices, preparing for emergencies and more.
Date:
June 01, 2018
- Upon completing the course, employees should:
- Understand how thinking "safety first" can help to prevent accidents, injuries and illnesses on the job.
- Be able to recognize common job site hazards.
- Know safe work practices and equipment you can use to avoid these hazards.
- Know how you should prepare ahead of time for workplace emergencies.
Standards: 0.50