Lesson 1Hot works, electrical and lifting safety controls for small sitesDis part outline controls for hot works, temporary electrical systems, and lifting on small sites, including permits, checks, equipment tests, and talk to stop fires, shocks, dropped loads, and other bad incidents.
Hot work permits, fire watches and fire gearTemporary power boards and cable managementGrounding, GFCIs and lockout proceduresSelecting and inspecting lifting accessoriesSafe slinging, signaling and load path controlLesson 2Waste, spill and stormwater management: segregation, containment, silt fences, temporary sumps and proper disposal recordsDis part detail proper sorting, storage, and disposal of construction waste, spill stop and response, and stormwater controls like silt fences and sumps, stressing records, law following, and protection of nearby waters.
Classifying and segregating construction wastesLabeling, storage and waste transfer recordsSpill prevention, kits and response drillsSilt fences, berms and inlet protectionTemporary sumps, pumping and discharge controlsLesson 3Exclusion zones and machine operation safety: banks, signalling, spotters, proximity alarmsDis part cover safe running of machines and equipment, including planning no-go zones, using spotters and signals, proximity alarms, and clear talk protocols to stop hit-by, crush, and rollover on busy sites.
Defining and marking exclusion zonesBanksmen roles and standard hand signalsSpotter positioning and line-of-sight rulesUse and limits of proximity detection systemsManaging pedestrians and public near machinesLesson 4Traffic management and worker protection: high-visibility, hard barriers, vehicle exclusion routes, banksmen for heavy movementsDis part focus on traffic management around work zones, including temporary traffic plans, barriers, signs, high-vis clothes, vehicle paths, spotters, and linking with agencies to protect workers, drivers, and walkers.
Reading and applying traffic control plansHigh-visibility garments and lighting needsHard barriers, cones and taper layoutsVehicle routes, spotters and reversing controlsCoordination with road authorities and policeLesson 5Resident and business communication: notification templates, signage, regular updates and complaint handlingDis part explain how supervisors talk with residents and businesses, using notices, signs, meetings, and digital updates, while logging questions, handling complaints, and arranging fixes for noise, access, and service cuts.
Preconstruction notification letters and emailsDesign and placement of public information signageMaintaining stakeholder contact registersComplaint logging, triage and response stepsTracking commitments and closing communicationLesson 6Excavation and trench safety: shoring, benching, steps, access/egress, utility locating and safe digging practicesDis part explain digging and trench hazards, like collapse, falls, and buried services, and cover shoring, benching, access and egress, spoil placement, air testing, and safe digging around utilities and structures.
Pre-excavation planning and permitsUtility locating, marking and verificationShoring, shielding, benching and slopingSafe access, egress and spoil placementAtmospheric testing and water controlLesson 7Environmental controls for dust suppression, noise mitigation and vibration minimizationDis part cover environment controls for dust, noise, and vibration, including planning, watching, and fix methods, equipment choice, timing, and records to protect neighbors, workers, and sensitive buildings.
Dust risk assessment and trigger conditionsWater carts, misting and surface stabilizationNoise barriers, silencers and quiet equipmentWork scheduling and community quiet hoursVibration monitoring and building protectionLesson 8Concrete, asphalt and heat exposure controls and first aid provisionsDis part tackle hazards from concrete, asphalt, and heat, like burns, skin and eye touch, fumes, and heat stress, and outline controls, water, shade, work-rest cycles, and first aid for small and big crews.
Handling wet concrete and skin protectionAsphalt fumes, burns and safe application zonesHeat stress risk factors and warning signsWork-rest cycles, shade and hydration plansFirst aid kits, eyewash and burn treatmentLesson 9Minimum PPE and enforcement: hi‑vis, helmets, boots, hearing and eye protection, respirators for dust workDis part define minimum PPE standards for public works sites, explain choice by task and hazard, and set expectations for enforcement, checks, training, and records to ensure steady worker protection and compliance.
Core PPE for typical civil works tasksTask-specific PPE for dust, noise and chemicalsFit, maintenance and replacement of PPEPPE inspections, records and noncomplianceSupervisor coaching and progressive discipline
