MCCCD Program Description

Foundation of Construction Safety

Course: CON103

First Term: 2020 Summer

Lec + Lab 1.0 Credit(s) 1.0 Period(s) 1.0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T- Lab Load

Description: Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). Common causes for accidents and fatalities in construction. Abatement techniques for construction-specific hazards. Use of personal protection and lifesaving equipment. Specific types of health hazards related to the construction industry. Proper methods for handling hazardous materials.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). (I) 2. Identify the common causes of accidents and fatalities in hazardous areas of construction. (II) 3. Identify abatement techniques for hazards found in construction. (III) 4. Describe the proper use of personal protective and lifesaving equipment. (IV) 5. Identify specific causes of health hazards in the construction industry. (V) 6. Describe the proper techniques for materials handling. (VI) 7. Explain why safety is important to the individual. (VII) 8. Explain how safety impacts the company and their ability to successfully get contracts. (VII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) standards A. OSHA programs B. Introduction to standards 1. General duty clause 2. Subpart c: competent person C. Inspections D. Citations E. STD 3-1.1: clarification of citation policy F. Penalties II. Causes of accidents and fatalities A. Fire protection B. Materials handling C. Tools and machine guarding D. Welding and cutting E. Electrical F. Scaffolding G. Fall protection H. Cranes, derricks, hoists, elevators, and conveyors I. Motor vehicles, mechanized equipment, and marine operations J. Excavations K. Concrete and masonry L. Stairways and ladders M. Confined space entry III. Abatement techniques A. Fire protection B. Materials handling C. Tools and machine guarding D. Welding and cutting E. Electrical F. Scaffolding G. Fall protection H. Cranes, derricks, hoists, elevators and conveyors I. Motor vehicles, mechanized equipment and marine operations J. Excavations K. Concrete and masonry L. Stairways and ladders M. Confined space entry IV. Personal protective and lifesaving equipment A. Subpart E B. Criteria C. Hearing protection D. Eye and face protection E. Respiratory protection F. Safety belts, lifelines, and lanyards G. Working over or near water V. Health hazards A. Environmental controls B. Hazard communication C. Hazards in construction industry VI. Materials handling A. Potential hazards B. Prevention C. Moving, handling, and storing materials D. Safe lifting practices VII. Impact of safe behavior

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: December 10, 2019

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.