Online Courses
We have selected and partnered with online training course vendors to provide clients with a convenient resource for internet-based training in general industry and construction.
Scaffold Erection Guidelines for Construction Online Course Description: The construction industry is full of nuances that require employees and employers alike to have specific job site safety knowledge and skills. This is especially true when it comes to projects that involve erecting scaffolds, as the machinery and circumstances involved present a unique set of challenges and risks. In our online Scaffold Erection Guidelines for Construction course, you’ll receive industry-leading scaffold erection training designed to promote job site safety when working with or around scaffolds.
Intended Audience: Scaffold Erection Guidelines for Construction is intended for all members of the construction workforce, including workers, managers, supervisors, and employers. If you are unsure whether this scaffold erection training course is right for you, call 800-971-1080.
Learning Aids: An intermediate safety course, Scaffold Erection Guidelines for Construction covers pertinent topics to ensure safe practices while using scaffolds on the job site. These include:
- An introduction to scaffold erection and structure, associated risks, and safety considerations
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations for scaffold use on the job site
- Best practices for installing, inspecting, using, and dismantling scaffolds and related components
- An overview of laminated veneer lumber (LVL), including its properties and risks
- Methods for effectively reinstalling necessary supports, ties, and/or bracing before dismantling
- How to prevent fatal falls and other injuries or illnesses during scaffold erection projects
- An explanation of the role of a competent person concerning erecting scaffolds
- How to identify and correctly wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for scaffold erection, including fall arrest equipment
- The role of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
By the end of this scaffold erection training session, you’ll know how to work safely when erecting scaffolds or working around them, as well as how to protect yourself from the risks covered by the course.
Features and Benefits: Participants benefit from our Scaffold Erection Guidelines for Construction course in several ways. Above all, you will come away with the knowledge to work safely with and around scaffolds at the job site, helping to protect yourself and your coworkers from the hazards covered by this course.
Course Length: 30 Minutes
Registration: To enroll in this course please follow our Course Registration link below, and provide the information requested.
Pricing: $35.00
Scaffold Safety Awareness for Construction Online Course Description: Scaffold Safety Awareness for Construction is an introductory online course on the basics of scaffold safety. This course will discuss supported, rolling, suspending and ladder jack scaffolds. You will learn the many types of scaffold systems used in construction and the dangers and requirements for the specific scaffold systems used.
Intended Audience: Scaffold Safety Awareness for Construction is intended for individuals who will work near or on a scaffold.
- Construction Workers
- Construction Supervisors
- Construction Managers
Learning Aids: In order to work on a scaffold system, you need to be trained, the scaffold needs to be inspected daily by a competent person and you need to have permission to use it. This online safety course offers scaffold safety awareness to inform you of the dangers and requirements of using a scaffold. You will learn scaffold types, training requirements and general safety regulations.
Course Topics
- Introduction to Scaffold Safety
- General Safety Measures
- Special Types of Scaffold
Features and Benefits: Scaffold Safety Awareness for Construction online course provides information regarding the safety requirements and dangers of using scaffolds. When you have successfully completed this course, you will know:
- Three requirements that must be met before working on a scaffold
- Seven safety inspection items for scaffolds
- Five safe operating rules for scaffolds
- Two safety rules each applying to rolling scaffolds, suspended scaffolds and ladder jack scaffolds
Course Length: 10 Minutes
Registration: To enroll in this course please follow our Course Registration link below, and provide the information requested.
Pricing: $25.00
Scaffold User Guidelines for Construction Online Course Description: Scaffold User Guidelines is an intermediate online safety course on the proper use of a scaffold. Scaffolds are important when working above ground on a construction job site, and as with ladders, it is very important that they are set up and used correctly. Specific hazards are covered in this course so that you will be aware of dangers of working with or around a scaffold. Scissor lifts are briefly covered in this course. CEU 0.1
Intended Audience: This Scaffold User Guidelines online safety course will benefit all workers on a construction site:
- Construction Workers
- Construction Foremen
- Construction Supervisors
Learning Aids: This online safety course will familiarize you with basic scaffold user safety and scaffold hazards. OSHA standards regarding materials and equipment, competent person inspection, and supported and rolling scaffolds are also addressed. There is an emphasis on the correct ways to set up a scaffold with examples of hazards to avoid.
Course Topics
- Introduction to Scaffold User Guidelines
- General Safety on Scaffolds
- Scaffold Hazards
- Scaffold Load Capacity
- Scaffold Access
- Erection Standards
- Planking
- Accident Review
- Supported Scaffolds
- Accident Review #2
- Rolling Scaffolds
Features and Benefits: Scaffold User Guidelines online safety course focuses on the general safety guidelines and hazards of scaffold use. By successfully completing this course, you will know:
- Scaffold design and use
- The value of a safe scaffold
- Common types of supported scaffolds
- Standards common to most supported scaffolds
- Scaffold plank selection and inspection standards
- Fully planked scaffold platforms
- Who erects scaffolds
- How are they built
- Need and method for securing taller scaffolds
Course Length: 40 Minutes
Registration: To enroll in this course please follow our Course Registration link below, and provide the information requested.
Pricing: $35.00
Sexual Harassment for Supervisors and Managers online training is an advanced-level course intended to provide interactive scenarios and exercises that provide a clear understanding of issues associated with sexual harassment and appropriate workplace behavior. Throughout this course, it is recommended that participants also refer to their company's individual sexual harassment policy and guidelines to further one's understanding.
Intended Audience: Industry course is designed for all managers and supervisors within the general industry sector. Management from the following industries will benefit from this course.
- Manufacturing
- General office
- Trade and transportation
- Retail
- Hospitality
Sexual Harassment for Supervisors and Managers for General Industry online safety course explains sexual harassment, examines best work practices for dealing with sexual harassment issues, and explores laws that protect individuals from sexual harassment situations. Furthermore, participants can expect to explore appropriate behavior in the work environment.
Course Topics:
- Introduction to sexual harassment for managers
- Legal overview
- Sex discrimination
- Patterns of harassment
- Appropriate behavior
- Rights and responsibilities
- How your company responds to allegations
- Resources regarding sexual harassment
Specific industry terms covered throughout the course include the following:
- OSHA
- BOQ
- FEHA
- HR
- BFOQ
- FMLA
- EAP
- EEOC
Features and Benefits:
Sexual Harassment for Supervisors and Managers online training ensures management personnel know the signs and and signals of sexual harassment in the workplace, as well as how to seek resolution. Upon successful completion of this course, participants can expect to know the following :
- What to do if sexual harassment occurs in the workplace
- Be able to identify inappropriate workplace behaviors and attitudes.
- Know how to define “sexual harassment” and what constitutes it.
- Understand and uphold the policies that one’s company and the law have in place
Upon successful completion of the course, each student has the ability to access and print your Completion Certificate at any time, 24/7.
Course Length: 3 Hours
Registration: To enroll in this course please follow our Course Registration link below and provide the information requested.
Pricing: $35.00
Sexual Harassment Prevention for Employees for General Industry course is an intermediate-level online training course providing the basics of sexual harassment in the workplace and offering a clear understanding of both acceptable and unacceptable workplace behavior. Participants will learn the proper handling and reporting of sexual harassment, as well as steps to promote a healthier and more stable work environment.
NOTICE: This course can be used to meet the requirements for sexual harassment prevention training for employees.
Intended Audience: Sexual Harassment Prevention for Employees for General Industry online course is intended for all workers of all positions in the general industry sector. This includes, but may not be limited to the following positions:
- Employees/Workers
- Supervisors
- Managers
Course Topics:
- Introduction and legal overview of sexual harassment
- Sex discrimination
- Patterns of harassment
- Appropriate behavior
- Rights and responsibilities
- Company response to allegations
- Resources regarding sexual harassment
Specific industry terms discussed throughout the course include the follwing:
- OSHA
- Title VII
- BOQ
- Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA)
- Bonafide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ)
- Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP
Features and Benefits:
Sexual Harassment Prevention for Employees for General Industry online training course is designed to promote a better understanding of acceptable workplace behavior. Through interactive scenarios of sexual harassment in the workplace, participants will learn to discern appropriate vs. inappropriate workplace behavior. Participants are encouraged to obtain a copy of their workplace’s sexual harassment policy and to take additional training whenever offered by their company.
Upon successful completion of the course, each student has the ability to access and print your Completion Certificate at any time, 24/7.
Course Lenght: 60 Minutes
Registration: To enroll in this course please follow our Course Registration link below, and provide the information requested.
Pricing: $35.00
Signs, Signals and Barricades for Construction Online Course Description: With vehicles, heavy machinery, other equipment, and numerous workers, unmarked construction site hazards pose significant danger. The Signs, Signals and Barricades course helps keep your team safe with a review of OSHA standards for construction worksite signage and barriers.
OSHA mandates that all signs, signals, and barricades conform to Part VI of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Previously governed by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the MUTCD includes best practices for using construction work zone traffic signs. Additionally, the Department of Transportation‘s (DOT’s) guidelines require all construction operations to adhere to these standards when working on federally funded projects.
NOTICE: All course participants are encouraged to review principal references, specifically, Subpart G of 29 CFR 1926.Students are also encouraged to review Center for Disease Control (CDC) references and OSHA BBP Standard 29 CFR 1910.1030 for additional information about BBP and related safety on the job.
Intended Audience: This intermediate-level online course is intended for individuals who are exposed to traffic related construction hazards, as well as those who are responsible for the implementation of safe workplace practices, including:
- Construction workers
- Construction supervisors
- Construction managers
Additionally, the Signs, Signals and Barricades Course is appropriate for construction contractors who must comply with DOT signage, signal, and barricade regulations on federally funded projects. For more information, please contact your supervisor, or call 800-971-1080.
Learning Aids: During the online Signs, Signals and Barricades course, students will learn more about the use of construction work zone traffic signs, signals, and barricades, including:
- Basic principles and key definitions of sign, signal, and barricade safety per OSHA
- Accident prevention signs and tags
- Work zone traffic signs
- Flagger, hoist, and crane signaling requirements
- Barricade requirements
- Guidelines for scheduling and inspecting work zone traffic signs
- Sign cleaning and replacement
- Sign and warning placemen
Features and Benefits: After completing the Signs, Signals and Barricades Course, participants will be prepared to properly use signs, signals, and barricades to ensure safety on construction worksites, including federally funded projects. Each student will learn key OSHA requirements, how to maintain and replace signs, and where signs and warnings should be placed within a site.
Course Length: 30 Minutes
Registration: To enroll in this course please follow our Course Registration link below, and provide the information requested.
Pricing: $35.00
Slips, Trips and Falls in Construction Online Course Description: Falls are the leading cause of injury and fatality in the construction workplace. This intermediate Slips, Trips and Falls online safety course focuses on prevention of injury by teaching you the common exposures that lead to workplace accidents. This course offers steps for planning, communicating and educating for success in creating a safe work environment, which is the key to preventing accidents and injuries. 0.1 CEU
Intended Audience: This online safety course is designed for all Construction employees, including supervisors and managers who are responsible for the safety of their workplace or job site according to OSHA regulations.
Learning Aids: In this Slips, Trips and Falls course you will learn the steps to prevent slips, trips and falls. You will also learn the financial effects, production effects and emotional effects that slip, trip and fall injuries can have on you and your employer. When you have finished the course successfully, you will be able to anticipate slip, trip and fall hazards and set up control strategies to help prevent accidents and injuries.
Course Topics
- Introduction to Slips, Trips and Falls
- Effects of Slips, Trips and Falls
- Common Exposures
- Planning for Success
- Communicating for Success
- Educating for Success
- Getting Control of Your Losses
Features and Benefits: By taking Slips, Trips and Falls online safety course, you will learn the education, communication and planning strategies needed to prevent workplace accidents. After successful completion, you will be able to:
- Create a workplace environment that anticipates and prevents Slip/Trip/Fall hazards
- Apply lessons learned in case studies to prevent slips, trips and falls
- Identify unsafe conditions to help improve your hazard identification process
Course Length: 30 Minutes
Registration: To enroll in this course please follow our Course Registration link below, and provide the information requested.
Pricing: $35.00
Slips, Trips, and Falls for General Industry Online Course Description: According to OSHA, slips, trips, and falls are the leading cause of injury and accidents for General Industry. This intermediate Slips, Trips and Falls online safety course focuses on prevention of injury for General Industry by teaching you the common exposures that lead to workplace accidents. This course offers steps for planning, communicating, and educating for success in creating a safe work environment, which is the key to preventing accidents and injuries.
Intended Audience: This online safety course is designed for General Industry employees, including supervisors and managers who are responsible for the safety of their workplace or job site according to OSHA regulations. This course is applicable to workers in the following industries:
- Manufacturing
- Warehousing & Distribution
- Property Management
Learning Aids: In this Slips, Trips and Falls course you will learn of the dangers associated with slips, trips, and falls and how to avoid these dangers. When you finish this course, you will be able to:
- List the effects a slip, trip, or fall may have on an individual or an organization
- Recognize the factors that cause slips, trips, and falls in a general industry setting
- Identify basic techniques for preventing a slip, trip, or fall
- Identify ways a supervisor or manager can protect against slips, trips, and falls
Course Topics
- Introduction to Slips, Trips and Falls
- Causes and Factors
- Prevention Basics
- Ladder Safety
- Fall Protection Equipment
- Tips for Supervisors and Managers
- Important Training Requirements
This course is based on OSHA Standard Part 1910, Subpart D - Walking-Working Surfaces including the new final rule which went into effect January 17, 2017. This course also discusses industry best practices.
Features and Benefits: This Slips, Trips and Falls online safety course for General Industry provides education, communication and planning strategies needed to prevent workplace accidents.
- Create a workplace environment that anticipates and prevents Slip/Trip/Fall hazards
- Apply lessons learned in case studies to prevent slips, trips, and falls
- Identify unsafe conditions to help improve your hazard identification process
Course Length: 60 Minutes
Registration: To enroll in this course please follow our Course Registration link below, and provide the information requested.
Pricing: $30.00
Soils Analysis and Classification for Construction Online Course Description: Soils Analysis and Classification is an intermediate online course regarding safety during construction which includes excavation and earth-moving activities. The specific topics included in this course are soil safety, soil mechanics, soil testing and classification. We will also cover how to identify soil stressors and their effects.
Intended Audience: Soil Analysis and Classification training is designed for construction workers and managers who are responsible for the safety of their job site according to OSHA regulations.
- Construction Managers
- Construction Supervisors
- Construction Competent Person Candidates
Learning Aids: This online course offers training in Soils Analysis and Classification for safety during excavation and earth moving activities. We will also discuss legal requirements for safety to the highest possible standard in the workplace. When finished, you will have been instructed on how to complete several visual tests and manual tests in the analysis and classification of soil and be able to identify soil stressors and their effects.
Course Topics
- Overview of Soils Analysis and Classification
- Competent Person
- Soil Defined
- Soil Stressors
- Other Soil De-Stabilizers
- Key Terms
- Soil Classification
- Soil Testing
- Practical Exercise
- Case Study
Features and Benefits: By taking Soil Analysis and Classification online safety course, you will be able to apply OSHA’s Excavation Standard with respect to soil safety, soil mechanics and soil classification. When you successfully complete this course, you will know how to:
- Work safely during construction involving excavation and earth-moving activities
- Understand soil safety, soil mechanics, soil testing and classification
- Handle several visual tests and manual tests in the analysis and classification of soil, and be able to identify soil stressors and their effects
Course Length: 50 Minutes
Registration: To enroll in this course please follow our Course Registration link below, and provide the information requested.
Pricing: $35.00
Stairways and Ladders for Construction Online Course Description: Stairways and Ladders for Construction is an intermediate online safety course that focuses on ladder safety according to OSHA regulations. This course defines industry terms and explains stairway safety regulations. You will be provided with case studies in order to learn real life situations. In addition, you will be informed of the necessary tools to follow safe practices while using ladders and stairways.
Intended Audience: This online safety course is for individuals who work in the construction industry. All workers are responsible for making ladder safety a top priority on every job site.
- Construction Workers
- Construction Supervisors
- Construction Managers
Learning Aids: OSHA’s safety requirements for Stairways and Ladders for Construction are presented in this online safety course. Temporary stairs have different safety concerns from ladders and there are rules of safe use for both included in this course. This course covers the important definitions and rules of safe use, so you can choose the best ladder for each job.
- Course Topics
- Definitions of Stairways and Ladders
- Temporary Stairs
- Types of Ladders
- Using Ladders Safely
- Straight and Stepladders
- Fixed Ladders
Features and Benefits: By taking Stairways and Ladders for Construction online safety course, you can begin to use the safety standards at job sites. When you have successfully completed this course you will:
- Know stairway and ladders per OSHA standards
- Understand why these standards exist
- Be aware of basic stairway and ladder safety
Course Length: 45 Minutes
Registration: To enroll in this course please follow our Course Registration link below, and provide the information requested.
Pricing: $35.00