What is OSHA 10-Hour Training and Who Should Take the Course?
Safety Counselling offers OSHA 10-hour classes in person at our training facility, and in person at client’s places of business throughout New Mexico. Courses are scheduled regularly, so contact us today to see when we can schedule a class at your place of business or when or next class is in Albuquerque.
OSHA 10-Hour Training educates entry-level construction workers on safety awareness and common health hazards found on many worksites. Workers are taught about their rights as employees, employers’ responsibilities, and how to avoid and control common hazards. Our ten-hour courses cover hazards and safety tips that all workers should be aware of in most workplaces. OSHA 10 Hour Construction Industry Training
Who Should Take OSHA 10 Hour Training?
Entry-level workers looking to get a job in the construction industry. This includes carpenter, electrician, and plumber positions.
Essentially, any employee working in manufacturing, warehousing, retail, or health care, or in any other industry, can take advantage of this training.
What is Covered in the OSHA 10 Hour Training Course?
Our OSHA 10 Hour Construction Industry training course will teach workers the fundamental safety topics they should know. But each training course specializes in that certain industry. Here are the safety topics that are covered in our OSHA training courses:
OSHA 10 Hour Construction Industry Training for Employees
Introduction to OSHA
• Overview of OSHA.
• Your rights as an employee.
• Employers’ responsibilities.
• How to file complaints about job safety and health.
Fall Protection
• Why fall-related deaths are important and how to prevent them(Slips, Trips, and Falls).
• Fall protection systems (Guardrail Systems, Safety Net Systems, Personal Fall Arrest Systems)
Electrical Safety
• Identify electrical hazards on construction sites.
• Use power tools and temporary wiring safely.
Struck-By and Caught-In Hazards
• Prevent being struck by falling objects (tools, equipment, and debris).
• Understand caught-in hazards.
Personal Protective Equipment
• What is PPE?
• Match safety equipment to common construction hazards for safer work conditions.
Scaffold Safety
• Install and use scaffolding safely.
• Prevent hazards linked to scaffolds and falls.
Materials Handling, Storage, Use, and Disposal
• Handle and dispose of materials safely on site.
• Prevent injuries from material mishandling.
Hand and Power Tools
• Use tools correctly and safely.
• Inspect tools before use.
Health Hazards in Construction
• Where to find hazardous materials. We focus on silica, lead, and asbestos.
• Ways to minimize your exposure to these health hazards.
What Training Do Employers Need to Know?
Employers who wish to take the course themselves must complete our OSHA 30 Hour course. Visit our OSHA 30-Hour Training Course page to learn more.
When can I take OSHA 10 Hour Training in New Mexico? What Do Students Receive After Completion?
Safety Counselling offers OSHA 10 Hour Construction Industry Training in-person courses monthly, year-round. Enroll now by visiting our OSHA 10-hour Training Course page or by calling our office at 505-881-1112.
After completing the course, you will be provided with a completion diploma. You will also receive your OSHA card from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) via email. The card you receive will not expire. However, we recommend that all workers take a refresher course every 5 years.