CIVL 6659 - Construction Safety, Health, and Environment

This course provides an overview of construction safety and health. It covers construction safety issues, concerns, requirements, and procedures needed for a construction safety coordinator. Federal, state, and local regulation compliance are studied in this course, including OSHA liability and compliance, safety in construction projects, hazard communication and record keeping, fire, material handling, tools, welding, electricity, scaffolding, fall protection, cranes, heavy equipment, excavation, concrete, ladders and stairways, confined space entry, personal protective equipment, and health hazards. 3 credits.