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Walking/Working Surfaces

Name: Walking/Working Surfaces: Safety Tips for Construction
Brand: OSHA Outreach Courses
SKU: SKU-0484
Price: 29.95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (2457 reviews)

Get enrolled in our 15-minute Walking/Working Surface course and get your certificate upon completion.

Walking and working surfaces are critical areas in construction worksites that, if not maintained properly, can lead to serious injuries or fatalities. According to OSHA, slips, trips, and falls account for over 15% of all accidental workplace deaths, making it the second leading cause of fatal occupational injuries. Our Walking/Working Surface program provides essential knowledge about identifying hazards, maintaining safe conditions, and implementing proper safety protocols to prevent accidents on walking and working surfaces. Through this online safety training program workers can learn how to avoid common pitfalls and create safer environments, promoting productivity and safety.

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Learning Objectives

Understand the risks associated with walking-working surfaces, including common hazards that lead to slips, trips, and falls.
Learn how to conduct thorough hazard assessments and inspections to identify potential dangers on floors, stairs, and elevated platforms.
Master the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and fall protection systems to minimize risks.
Explore OSHA regulations and safety standards related to walking-working surfaces to ensure compliance and promote a safe working environment.

Gain knowledge about the correct procedures for using ladders, scaffolding, and other workplace equipment safely.
Develop strategies for creating and maintaining effective housekeeping practices to prevent surface-related accidents.
Learn how to implement and maintain safety programs and training initiatives aimed at reducing workplace accidents involving walking and working surfaces.

Course Outline

1. Introduction
1. Welcome
2. Introduction
3. Learning Objectives
2. Housekeeping
1. Site Housekeeping
2. Floor Housekeeping
3. Surface Properties
4. Floor Maintenance
5. Knowledge Check: Housekeeping
3. Walkways and Floors
1. Aisles and Passageways
2. Covers and Guardrails
3. Floor Loading Protection
4. Knowledge Check: Floor Loading Protection

4. Ladders and Scaffolding
1. Portable Ladders
2. Inspecting Portable Ladders
3. Setting Up Portable Ladders
4. Leaning Portable Ladders
5. Climbing Portable Ladders
6. Using Portable Ladders
7. Moving Portable Ladders
8. Fixed Ladder Cages and Wells
9. Ladder Safety Devices and Landing Platforms
10. Step Bolts and Manhole Steps
11. Types of Stairs
12. Using Stairs and Steps
13. Knowledge Check: Ladder Setup
5. Scaffolds and Dock Boards
1. Scaffold Support
2. Scaffold Maintenance
3. Scaffold Safety Requirements
4. Guardrails, Midrails and Toeboards
5. Scaffold Considerations
6. Dock Boards and Ramps
7. Edges and Handholds
8. Protection from Falls and Falling Objects
9. Prevention
10. Knowledge Check: Scaffolding
6. Conclusion
1. Summary

Training Process

At OSHA Outreach Courses, you have to select the course you want to learn and begin at your own pace. You get to learn from different resources and in whichever language you want. You can study from guides, PDFs, and ebooks along with practicing sample assessments. Each topic is covered in a separate class that you can watch and learn as per your schedule.

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