Health Hazards in Construction: Special Concerns
- Continuing education credit hours 0.01
- Mobile-Friendly, Self-Paced Format
- Nationally-Accredited, Regulatory-Approved
Course Objectives
Recall the chemical-related health effects of exposure to wood dust, solvents, and welding and cutting operations;
Know some basic ways to prevent or limit exposure to the hazardous conditions caused by wood dust, solvents, and welding and cutting operations
Course Description
Workers in the construction industry face health and safety hazards in their worksites every day, including exposure to wood dust, solvents and welding or cutting operations. These exposures can cause serious long-term health effects. This course was designed to provide awareness of the potential dangers and how to control them. Ideal learners are all construction employees
Regulations/Board Approvals
OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart Z: Toxic and Hazardous Substances;
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) TLVS and BEIS
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