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Walking and Working Surfaces in Construction Environments
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Essential Provider : KnowledgeCity 7 Lessons · 16m in English
Course Description
In construction environments, you may encounter hazards that make floors and working areas less safe. Sometimes you’ll need to access a high area or cross a floor that’s more slippery than usual. In our course on Walking and Working Surfaces in Construction Environments, we’ll address what to look out for in your workplace and how to make sure the resources you need are being provided, as well as when you should address safety concerns with your supervisor. Work accidents are more common than some professionals believe, but most of those accidents are preventable with awareness and diligence.
Many accidents are caused by assumptions about working conditions that may not always turn out to be true. We’ll discuss OSHA regulations regarding how to resolve higher-risk situations if you encounter them and how to safely interact with your work environment under unexpected conditions. We’ll also cover how to look out for issues with stairs and ladders before using them, so you can be certain you’re only using fully functional equipment and conducting yourself in the safest way possible.
What You'll Learn
- Navigate construction workplaces safely, including floors, pathways, and slippery or high-access areas
- Apply safe techniques for using portable and fixed ladders
- Identify hazards on stairs and ladders before use to ensure equipment is fully functional
- Recognize OSHA regulations for resolving higher-risk situations on walking and working surfaces
- Determine when to raise safety concerns and confirm needed resources are being provided
- Understand what keeps coworkers safe in construction environments, including scaffolding
Key Takeaways
- In construction environments, hazards can make floors and working areas less safe, such as slippery floors or the need to access high areas.
- Most work accidents are preventable through awareness and diligence, and many are caused by assumptions about working conditions that may not be true.
- The course covers OSHA regulations on how to resolve higher-risk situations and interact safely with the work environment under unexpected conditions.
- Inspecting stairs and ladders before use helps ensure you only use fully functional equipment.
- Learners should know when to address safety concerns with their supervisor and ensure needed resources are provided.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this course cover?
It covers walking and working surfaces in construction environments, including construction's unique environments, floors and pathways, stairs and fixed ladders, portable ladders, and scaffolding, along with OSHA regulations for resolving higher-risk situations.
What will I learn to do?
You will learn to navigate your workplace safely, use ladders with safe techniques, inspect stairs and ladders before use, and understand what keeps coworkers safe.
Who is this course for?
It is for professionals working in construction environments who may encounter hazards that make floors and working areas less safe and who need to interact safely with their work environment.
Does the course address OSHA regulations?
Yes. It discusses OSHA regulations regarding how to resolve higher-risk situations and how to safely interact with your work environment under unexpected conditions.
How is the course structured?
It is organized into lessons covering construction's unique environments, floors and pathways, stairs and fixed ladders, portable ladders, scaffolding, and a review.
