Lesson 1Hot jobs, electrical and lifting safeguards for small sitesThis part lists safeguards for hot jobs, temp electrical setups, and lifting on small sites, like permits, checks, machine tests, and talks to stop fires, shocks, dropped loads, and bad events.
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 rainwater handling: sorting, holding, silt barriers, temp pits and right disposal recordsThis part details right sorting, storage, and dumping of build waste, spill stops and fixes, and rainwater safeguards like silt barriers and pits, stressing records, rule keeping, and guarding 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 3No-go zones and machine use safety: edges, signals, watchers, close alertsThis part covers safe machine and gear use, like planning no-go zones, using watchers and signals, close alerts, and clear talk rules to stop hit-by, crush, and tip-over 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 handling and worker safeguards: bright gear, hard barriers, vehicle no-go paths, guides for heavy movesThis part focuses on traffic handling near work zones, like temp traffic plans, barriers, signs, bright gear, vehicle paths, watchers, and agency links to guard 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 5Local and business talks: notice forms, signs, regular updates and fixing complaintsThis part explains how supervisors talk with locals and businesses using notices, signs, meetings, and online updates, while noting questions, handling complaints, and linking fixes for noise, access, and service stops.
Preconstruction notification letters and emailsDesign and placement of public information signageMaintaining stakeholder contact registersComplaint logging, triage and response stepsTracking commitments and closing communicationLesson 6Digging and trench safety: supports, steps, ladders, entry/exit, service finding and safe digging waysThis part explains digging and trench dangers like cave-ins, falls, and buried services, covering supports, steps, entry/exit, spoil spots, air tests, and safe digging near services and old builds.
Pre-excavation planning and permitsUtility locating, marking and verificationShoring, shielding, benching and slopingSafe access, egress and spoil placementAtmospheric testing and water controlLesson 7Environment safeguards for dust control, noise cuts and shake reductionThis part covers environment safeguards for dust, noise, and shakes, like planning, watching, and fix methods, gear picks, timing, and records to guard neighbours, workers, and touchy builds.
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, tar and heat exposure safeguards and first aid setupsThis part handles dangers from concrete, tar, and heat like burns, skin/eye touch, fumes, and heat strain, outlining safeguards, water, shade, work-rest times, and first aid for small and big teams.
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 9Basic gear and checking: bright vests, hard hats, boots, ear and eye guards, masks for dust jobsThis part sets basic gear rules for public job sites, explains picks by task and danger, and sets checking, inspections, training, and records for steady worker safety and rule keeping.
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
