Print this page A Guide to the Big Four Safety Hazards in Industry
D. Allen Hughes, P.E.
Course Outline
- Fall hazards
- Electrical hazards
- Struck-by hazards
- Caught-in hazards
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to
enhance the understanding of the course materials.
Learning Objective
At the conclusion of this course, the student will:
- Understand the sources of work related hazards;
- Know how to identify and avoid hazards; and
- Be better prepared in the implementation of a safe and successful work environment.
This course is intended for employers, managers, engineers and contractors.
Benefit to Attendees
Students will gain an understanding from this course of the proper approach to assessing the workplace environment for hazards and their remedies.
Course Introduction
This course is based on the publication, A Guide to the Big Four Safety Hazards in Industry. The techniques and methodologies described in this course document are applicable to most areas in the United States.
Course Content
This course is based on a document by the N.C. Department of Labor (NCDOL).
A Guide to the Big Four Safety Hazards in Industry
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Course Summary
The purpose of this course is to understand the hazards that may appear in the workplace and how to better prepare everyone involved in identifying and correcting those hazards. Educating employees and mangers on these methods is key concept gained from this course.
Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
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