Lesson 1Struck-by hazards: falling tools/materials, moving equipment, crane lifts, suspended loadsThis lesson covers struck-by risks from tools, materials, and machines, including falling items, moving vehicles, crane work, suspended loads, and controls like barriers, spotters, and no-go zones.
Identify overhead work and drop zonesTool tethering and material securing methodsVehicle and equipment travel path mappingCrane swing radius and load path controlsSpotter roles and communication signalsLesson 2Fall hazards: unprotected edges, scaffold gaps, openings, floor openings and stair voidsThis lesson details spotting and grouping fall risks on live sites, tackling edges, holes, scaffold gaps, floor and stair openings, and assessing exposure time, tasks, and fall protection needs.
Identify unprotected edges and leading edgesLocate floor, roof, and shaft openingsScaffold gaps, access points, and platformsAssess fall distances and exposure durationSelect guardrails, covers, and PFAS optionsLesson 3Electrical hazards: live conductors, temporary power, incomplete installationsThis lesson addresses electrical dangers from temp and permanent setups, covering live wires, temp power, unfinished installs, lockout procedures, and checks on cables, panels, and power distribution.
Identify exposed and energized componentsTemporary power layout and load managementInspection of cords, GFCIs, and panelsLockout tagout coordination with contractorsControls near water, metal, and wet tradesLesson 4PPE and human factors: missing eye protection/gloves, fatigue, language and supervision gapsThis lesson looks at PPE compliance and human elements affecting hazard exposure, including missing PPE, tiredness, stress, language issues, supervision quality, and ways to build a stronger safety mindset.
Match PPE to task, hazard, and environmentIdentify non use and improper PPE practicesRecognize fatigue, stress, and distraction signsAddress language and literacy limitationsSupervisor presence and role modelingLesson 5Housekeeping and access hazards: congested routes, blocked emergency exits, trip/slip surfacesThis lesson focuses on housekeeping and access issues causing many injuries, covering cluttered paths, blocked escapes, dim lighting, trip/slip spots, and enforcing clear safe routes.
Define minimum clear widths for access routesIdentify blocked exits and egress obstructionsManage debris, offcuts, and loose materialsControl mud, ice, and slippery walking surfacesLighting and visibility in corridors and stairsLesson 6Systematic hazard listing from project context: falls, struck-by, tools, materials, fire, electrical, housekeepingThis lesson shows how to create a hazard list from project docs and site walks, covering common construction risks and classifying by task, spot, trade, and phase for regular risk checks.
Review drawings, specs, and construction scheduleIdentify task, trade, and location based hazardsClassify falls, struck by, caught between, other typesUse checklists and prompts without losing judgmentPrioritize hazards by severity and likelihoodLesson 7Environmental and site-specific hazards: underground parking risks, confined spaces, ventilation and hazardous atmospheresThis lesson covers hazards from the site and surroundings, like basement parking dangers, confined spaces, air flow limits, toxic air, and monitoring changing conditions.
Underground parking layout and traffic patternsConfined space criteria and entry decision makingVentilation needs for fumes, dust, and exhaustDetection of oxygen deficiency and toxic gasesWeather, temperature, and visibility impactsLesson 8Interaction and coordination hazards: multi-trade sequencing, inadequate exclusions, permit conflictsThis lesson examines risks from overlapping trades, permits, and zones, covering sequence issues, poor no-go areas, permit overlaps, and coordinating safe parallel work.
Map overlapping trades, tasks, and time windowsIdentify conflicting permits and work authorizationsDesign and enforce exclusion and buffer zonesCoordinate crane, hoist, and delivery interfacesUse daily coordination and pre task meetingsLesson 9Material handling and storage hazards: unstable stacks, improper stacking, inadequate signageThis lesson tackles risks from shifting, lifting, storing materials, including shaky piles, wrong stacking, manual handling, machine interfaces, and signs for access control.
Assess manual handling and overexertion risksStacking height, stability, and dunnage useRacking, shelving, and pallet storage checksSegregate materials from walkways and edgesSignage for capacity, no stacking, and accessLesson 10Fire and hot work hazards: welding near combustibles, hot work permits, fire watch needsThis lesson covers fire and hot work risks on sites, explaining sparks, fuel loads, permits, fire watches, and linking with building systems and local fire rules.
Survey combustible materials and fuel sourcesIdentify welding, cutting, and grinding locationsHot work permit workflow and documentationFire watch roles, duration, and equipmentCoordination with alarms and suppression
