RedVector JCOM-40232

Residential Construction Safety

Residential Construction Safety

1 hr. Online Course

Level: Fundamental

Item#: JCOM-40232

SME: Dan Hannan

Construction work is essential in shaping the world around us but it also involves significant risks. A strong safety-first mindset is key to preventing injuries and ensuring a long, healthy career in the industry. This course empowers residential construction workers to recognize and control hazards on the job site. Learners will explore OSHA’s role in workplace safety, examine the leading causes of injuries and fatalities (the Focus Four Hazards), and apply practical strategies to reduce risks and protect both themselves and their coworkers. Upon completion, participants will be able to confidently identify hazards, assess risk, and implement effective safety controls to maintain a safe work environment for everyone.
Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Identify and assess injury risk in residential construction
  • Explain OSHA’s role in helping employers keep their employees safe
  • Describe the leading causes of injuries and fatalities—The Focus 4 Hazards
  • Apply strategies to avoid and implement controls for common construction hazards
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Dan Hannan
Dan Hannan is an Environmental, Health and Safety professional of 28 years. Dan is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), a designation awarded through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, as well as an OSHA-Authorized Outreach Trainer. Dan’s professional safety career began in 1990 in the public sector working for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). Over the last 28 years Dan has provided professional EHS services to the oil and gas, construction, manufacturing, and ethanol industries. His work has included project safety management, compliance auditing, risk assessment, training and program development.