Construction Safety CONS 5301

Course description:

The course covers the explanation of requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act and other related federal and state legislation as applied to the building construction industry. It will also emphasize the roles of different parties, involved in a construction project, towards enforcing Health and Safety regulations.

Course Aims:

The aim of this course is to 
  • Raise awareness among students on the importance of Health and Safety issues in construction.
  • Emphasize the roles of different parties, involved in a construction project, towards enforcing Health and Safety regulations.
  • Provide an understanding of accident causes and prevention as they related to the construction industry.
  • Be familiar with regulation and standard for construction, compensation, insurance, and construction safety management control systems.
  • Develop accompany specific safety compliance program.

Course outcomes:

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  • Explain Health and Safety laws and regulations.
  • Apply Heath and safety regulations and practices on project sites. 
  • List hazards and risks associated with different construction projects.
  • Explain Health and safety Duty Holders within a construction project.
  • Employ Health and Safety Measures.