This Contractor Safety [US] online training course explores the roles, responsibilities and legal obligations of prime contractors, subcontractors and other workplace parties; contractor selection; contractor safety and emergency action plans; jobsite safety practices and communication strategies; and common hazards contractors must identify and control.

Course Learning Objectives

By taking this online Contractor Safety [US] course, the user will learn:

• About the safety and health legislation that applies to construction projects and summarize contractors' legal obligations
• The roles and responsibilities of contractors, subcontractors and other workplace parties
• About the contractor pre-qualification process
• The main elements of a contractor's safety program
• About common hazards contractors must identify and control
• About jobsite safety practices and communication strategies
• About the main elements of a contractor's emergency action plan
  
  

Course Outline

This online Contractor Safety [US] course is made up of the following sections:

1. Construction Safety and Health Regulations
2. Roles and Responsibilities of Owners, General Contractors, and Subcontractors
3. Contractor Pre-Qualification and Safety Program Requirements
4. Subcontractor Management
5. Common Hazards in Construction
6. Jobsite Safety Practices and Communication
7. Emergency Preparedness and Response

Course Audience

This Contractor Safety [US] online training course was designed for construction contractors, subcontractors and their employees.

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