OESM 145 - Occupational Safety and Health in Construction

Course Description

  • Recommended Prep: OESM 101

Comprehensive overview of techniques and procedures to insure effective control of hazards and accidents in construction and allied industries; emphasis on applicable OSHA and HIOSH standards and related codes.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students are expected to be able to:

  • Identify specific HIOSH/OSHA construction standards
  • Apply relevant HIOSH/OSHA construction standards to given construction scenarios
  • Discuss major health and safety issues common to the construction work environments
  • Analyze various construction situations to identify hazards and recommend preventive/corrective measures
  • Design and conduct a "toolbox" safety meeting
  • Conduct short presentations on construction safety