The Construction Advancement Foundation’s Construction Site Safety Certificate (CSSC) Program is specifically designed to give construction professionals the knowledge on essential areas of construction safety and health needed to help keep construction worksites injury free. This program was developed under the OSHA Susan Harwood training grant. How is the Construction Site Safety Certificate Program Structured?…

Course Overview This course will provide an overview of OSHA Adminstrative requirements and an understanding of the OSHAct and standards. Learning Objectives Introduction to Safety Management OSHA Recordkeeping OSHA Inspections Proactive Safety Management This Material was produced under grant number SH-29618-16-60-F-18 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not…

Course Overview This course is designed to provide information on assessing risks in the construction workplace. The intent of this class is to teach students how to mitigate risks & evaluate accident trends. Learning Objectives Job Hazard Analysis Near Miss & Hazard Reporting Risk Management Incident Investigation Root Cause Analysis Causes of Accidents This Material…

Course Overview Fall hazards are the leading cause of fatalities and serious injuries. The course will teach students to identify and resolve fall hazards. Learning Objectives Unprotected Sides and Edges Protection from Falling Objects Guardrail Systems Safety Net Systems Personal Fall Arrest Systems Positioning Device Systems Warning Line Systems Controlled Access Zones Safety Monitoring Systems…

Course Overview Excavation hazards have caused numerous fatalities in the construction industry. This class offers a review of the OSHA regulations and method of preventing fatalities. Learning Objectives Specific Excavation Requirements Requirements for Protective Systems Appendix A Soil Classification Appendix B Sloping & Benching Appendix C Timber Shoring Appendix D Aluminum Hydraulic Shoring Appendix E…

Course Overview Electrical exposures have caused numerous injuries and fatalities in the construction industry. This course will address the hazards that workers and electricians are exposed to in the workplace, as well as applicable standards. Learning Objectives General Requirements NFPA 70E Arc Flash/Arch Blast Wiring Design and Protection Wiring Methods This Material was produced under…

Course Overview Confined spaces are dangerous and have resulted in death and serious physical harm to workers. This course will review the hazards associated with working in confined spaces and methods of controlling hazards. Learning Objectives Permit Space Program Permit System Entry Permit Training Requirements Duties of Attendants Duties of Entry Supervisors Rescue & Emergency…

2022 CAF/NWIBRT Awards Banquet – Thursday, May 12 from 5-9 PM The CAF/NWIBRT Awards Banquet —hosted through a partnership between Construction Advancement Foundation (CAF) and NWIBRT—gives companies the opportunity to be recognized for their commitment to nothing less than safety excellence in their operations. The Awards assist companies in showing their customers and communities that…

Summer Certificate Series: Mental Health Awareness We're taking action to reduce construction suicide. Following a recent awareness survey about suicide in the construction industry, NWIBRT is organizing a nationally accredited seminar to educate employers about identification, prevention, and actions they can take to address suicide and other mental health topics throughout the regional construction workforce.…

Course Overview Industrial Hygiene involves exposure to chemicals and toxins in the workplace. This course will provide an overview of health hazards in construction and methods to control these hazards. Learning Objectives Job Hazard Analysis Near Miss & Hazard Reporting Risk Management Incident Investigation Root Cause Analysis Causes of Accidents This Material was produced under…