Civil Engineering
Basic principles and historical background of OSH in the construction industry.
Examples and applications of basic principles and historical background of OSH in the construction industry.
Key laws, regulations, and the roles of government agencies like DOLE in enforcing safety standards.
Examples and practical applications of OSH Legislation and Administration.
Examples and case studies.
Developing and implementing comprehensive safety programs and job hazard analyses.
Examples and practical applications of Safety Planning and Management.
Selection, use, and maintenance of PPE tailored for construction environments.
Examples and practical applications of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) engineering and selection.
Addressing musculoskeletal disorders and implementing ergonomic controls in construction tasks.
Examples and practical applications of Ergonomics and Manual Handling in construction.
Safe selection, use, and maintenance of hand and power tools in construction.
Examples and practical applications of Tool Safety.
Safe practices for moving, storing, using, and disposing of construction materials.
Examples and practical applications of Material Handling and Rigging Dynamics.
Design, erection, use, and dismantling of scaffolds focusing on load capacities and fall prevention.
Examples and practical applications of Scaffold Safety and Structural Capacity.
Systems and strategies to prevent falls from elevation, including guardrails and personal fall arrest systems.
Examples and practical applications of Fall Protection systems and clearance calculations.
Hazards associated with earthmoving operations and protective systems like shoring and shielding.
Examples and practical applications of Excavation and Trenching Safety.
Mitigating electrical hazards, proper grounding, and the use of GFCIs on construction sites.
Examples and practical applications of Electrical Safety.
Safe operation, inspection, and maintenance of cranes, bulldozers, and other heavy machinery.
Examples and practical applications of Heavy Equipment Safety.
Strategies for preventing and extinguishing fires, managing flammable materials, and emergency response.
Examples and practical applications of Fire Protection.
Identifying, preparing, and safely entering permit-required confined spaces.
Examples and practical applications of Confined Space Entry.
Mitigating long-term health risks from noise, silica, lead, and ergonomic strain.
Examples and practical applications of Occupational Health Hazards.
Site-specific emergency action plans, first aid provisions, and managing critical incidents.
Examples and practical applications of Emergency Response.
Mitigating hazards during concrete pouring, formwork, rebar placement, and masonry construction.
Examples and practical applications of Concrete and Masonry Safety.
Mitigating hazards during structural steel assembly, connecting, decking, and hoisting.
Examples and practical applications of Steel Erection Safety.
Mitigating hazards from intense heat, ultraviolet radiation, toxic fumes, and electrocution during hot work.
Examples and practical applications of Welding Safety.
Mitigating physiological stress from extreme heat, cold, biological agents, and severe weather.
Examples and practical applications of Environmental Hazards.
Hazards, planning, and safety protocols for the demolition of structures.
Principles of Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) and protecting workers from vehicular hazards.