Health Hazards Training 
for Construction Workers

Many injuries are caused by a single incident. However, some workplace hazards cause long-term damage to the human body through repeated exposure.

Carcinogens, toxins, poor ergonomics, elevated noise levels and other elements become more dangerous the more workers are exposed to them. The cumulative effects of these exposures can lead to a variety of serious — possibly life-threatening — conditions.

That depends on the hazard. OSHA sets limits for many dangerous materials or damaging conditions to which workers may be exposed. For instance, workplace noise levels should not exceed an average of 90 decibels (dBA), while the permissible exposure limit (PEL) for asbestos is just 0.1 fiber per cubic centimeter of air, which is so low that there basically is no safe level of exposure.

If work tasks require exposure above those levels, federal regulations compel managers to provide appropriate protections. Those protections might include PPE, like respirators and earplugs, or engineering solutions, like ventilation systems and specialized enclosures.

Not usually. Acute, short-term effects of some damage, like ringing ears caused by loud noises or skin irritation from silica dust contact, are usually temporary. However, conditions caused by repeated, long-term exposure to many of the hazards covered in this course are usually permanent.

Contact OSHA, your employer and medical professionals if you believe you have been exposed to a hazardous material or work condition. Employers are required to take certain steps to protect your health.

Yes. This course is based on the federal regulations found in 29 CFR 1926 — OSHA's construction standard. Federal standards apply in all U.S. states and territories.

These laws set the national minimum for employee protection. Your state, local government or employer may require additional safety training for various construction hazards. Contact your employer for more information.

Completing this course takes approximately two hours, though you can take as long as you want. Study whenever you want for as long as you want. Our FUSION LMS automatically tracks your progress, allowing you to start and stop lessons without losing progress.

This course is tightly focused on some of the most common hazards you will face on any construction site. It contains everything you need to know and nothing you don't.

Once you pass the final exam, you can instantly download and print your digital Certificate of Completion.

You can show your certificate to your employer to demonstrate your safety knowledge and commitment to workplace safety.

Yes. Not only can managers prepare a workforce for specific hazards found on the jobsite, but they can also save while doing it. Our bulk discounts and business solutions make it easy to manage safety training for teams of any size.

Supervisors may buy as many training vouchers as needed, assign them at any time, track employee training from start to finish and make a copy of all certificates. We make it easy to comply with OSHA training and recordkeeping requirements.

Yes. Construction industry health hazard education is an important part of both the 10-hour and 30-hour OSHA Outreach Training programs. We offer OSHA-authorized Outreach Training courses for everyone from entry-level workers to site supervisors.

Completing an OSHA-authorized Outreach course provides an official OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 card issued by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). Students who pass either course will receive an official plastic wallet card in just two weeks!