Construction Safety eLearning Bundle Course

Safety Awareness: CLS Framework

Course Duration - 50 min

This CLS: Safety Awareness—CLS Framework course is a prerequisite course that lays the foundation for each of the other CLS: Safety Awareness hazard courses. In this course, we teach the psychological and behavioral foundation of the Construction LifeSaver approach to safety on the job site. Students will learn about how the brain works and how it shapes the ways we make both conscious and subconscious decisions. We also cover the commitments we expect CLS: Safety Awareness students to make throughout their careers. Topics include the fast and slow brains, the habit cycle, the OODA Loop (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act), and situational awareness.

After completing this course, students will be able to take other CLS: Safety Awareness courses where they will learn how the CLS Framework applies to specific hazards in construction.

Course Objectives:

• Describe the CLS approach to training and safety in construction
• Explain the differences between the fast brain and the slow brain
• Talk about how both the fast and slow brains can contribute to safe and unsafe actions
• Name the three steps of the habit cycle and explain how to build new habits or change old ones
• Name the four steps of the OODA Loop and describe what happens in each step
• Recite the twelve safety promises CLS: Safety Awareness requires course-takers to make

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• Subtitles (Closed Caption): American English.

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Safety Awareness: Workers' Rights

Course Duration - 15 min

This CLS: Safety Awareness - Workers' Rights course teaches workers about their right to a safe workplace. Starting with the signing of the Occupational Safety and Health Act in 1970, we cover how the US government has passed laws to protect workers and established the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to enforce those laws. Topics include rights protected by law, reporting unaddressed hazardous conditions anonymously, procedures for refusing unsafe work, personal protective equipment, and training requirements.

Course Objectives:

• Explain why the Occupational Safety and Health Act was passed
• Describe the rights that workers have under OSHA
• Explain how to refuse unsafe work in a way that is protected by law
• Describe both employers’ and employees’ responsibilities regarding personal protective equipment
• Name the types of PPE that employers are required to provide to workers
• State why employers are required to train workers

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Safety Awareness: Caught-Between

Course Duration - 25 min

This CLS: Safety Awareness—Caught-Between Hazards course trains workers on how to use the OODA Loop to protect themselves and their coworkers against potential caught-between hazards on construction job sites. As they become more familiar with the four steps of the OODA Loop, workers will learn to **Observe** the work area for signs of caught-between hazards, **Orient** to hazards and ask themselves how they can mitigate them, **Decide** on the safest course of action, and **Act** to eliminate any risk. Topics include working around mobile equipment, near rotating parts in tools and equipment, and by lift procedures.

At the end of the course, workers will put their learning to the test by entering our OODA Loop simulator, where they will go through each step of the OODA Loop to find and mitigate hazards in a 3D construction environment.

Course Objectives:

• Use the OODA Loop to recognize and mitigate caught-between hazards
• Identify common caught-between hazards related to working around mobile equipment
• Describe how to avoid getting caught in the rotating parts of tools and equipment
• Name at least two ways to keep workers from entering pinch points
• Assess if they are at risk when handling loads or assisting with a lift

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Safety Awareness: Mobile Equipment

Course Duration - 25 min

This CLS: Safety Awareness—Mobile Equipment course trains workers on how to use the OODA Loop to protect themselves and their coworkers against potential hazards when working with and around mobile equipment on construction job sites. As they become more familiar with the four steps of the OODA Loop, workers will learn to **Observe** the work area for signs of mobile equipment hazards, **Orient** to hazards and ask themselves how they can mitigate them, **Decide** on the safest course of action, and **Act** to eliminate any risk. Topics include working on foot near equipment, inspecting equipment, climbing equipment, ROPS, seat belts, operating equipment, and transporting workers.

At the end of the course, workers will put their learning to the test by entering our OODA Loop simulator, where they will go through each step of the OODA Loop to find and mitigate hazards in a 3D construction environment.

Course Objectives:

• Use the OODA Loop to recognize and mitigate hazards related to mobile equipment
• Map out if they're in a dangerous position relative to mobile equipment
• List what operators should inspect before operating
• Describe how to properly climb in and out of equipment
• Discuss ROPS and the importance of wearing a seat belt when operating equipment
• Explain the hazards on a construction site of which operators must be aware

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Safety Awareness: Securing Loads

Course Duration - 30 min

This CLS: Safety Awareness—Securing Loads course trains workers on how to use the OODA Loop to protect themselves, their coworkers, and the public against potential hazards when transporting materials and equipment to and from construction job sites. As they become more familiar with the four steps of the OODA Loop, workers will learn to **Observe** the work area for signs of load securement hazards, **Orient** to hazards and ask themselves how they can mitigate them, **Decide** on the safest course of action, and **Act** to eliminate any risk. Topics include vehicle inspections, loose materials and debris, basic load securement requirements, shifting loads, and unloading materials.

At the end of the course, workers will put their learning to the test by entering our OODA Loop simulator, where they will go through each step of the OODA Loop to find and mitigate hazards in a 3D construction environment.

Course Objectives:

• Use the OODA Loop to recognize and mitigate hazards related to securing loads
• Name at least four dangerous consequences of driving with unsecured loads
• Discuss what to look for during a vehicle inspection
• Describe how to protect other drivers from dirt and debris flying off loads
• Explain basic load securement requirements
• Explain why loads shift in transit and what to do to keep loads from falling when unloading them

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Safety Awareness: Hazardous Energy

Course Duration - 30 min

This CLS: Safety Awareness—Hazardous Energy course trains workers on how to use the OODA Loop to protect themselves and their coworkers against potential hazards when working with various forms of energy on construction job sites. As they become more familiar with the four steps of the OODA Loop, workers will learn to **Observe** the work area for signs of hazardous energy, **Orient** to hazards and ask themselves how they can mitigate them, **Decide** on the safest course of action, and **Act** to eliminate any risk. Topics include electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, and thermal energy, as well as gravity-related hazards, and Lockout/Tagout procedures.

At the end of the course, workers will put their learning to the test by entering our OODA Loop simulator, where they will go through each step of the OODA Loop to find and mitigate hazards in a 3D construction environment.

Course Objectives:

• Use the OODA Loop to recognize and mitigate hazards related to energy sources
• Describe safe practices when working with electrical tools, excavating near underground utilities, or using equipment near overhead power lines
• Discuss how to protect themselves from the moving parts of tools and equipment
• Explain how hydraulic fluid can injure workers
• Explain the importance of inspections and using whip checks or cable chokers when working with pneumatic tools and equipment
• Describe some of the basic protections available for dealing with chemical hazards

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Safety Awareness: Excavations

Course Duration - 35 min

This CLS: Safety Awareness—Excavations course trains workers on how to use the OODA Loop to protect themselves and their coworkers against potential hazards when working in and around excavations on construction job sites. As they become more familiar with the four steps of the OODA Loop, workers will learn to **Observe** the work area for signs of hazards related to excavations, **Orient** to hazards and ask themselves how they can mitigate them, **Decide** on the safest course of action, and **Act** to eliminate any risk. Topics include soil inspections, protective systems, trench collapse risks, and other risks related to trenches.

At the end of the course, workers will put their learning to the test by entering our OODA Loop simulator, where they will go through each step of the OODA Loop to find and mitigate hazards in a 3D construction environment.

Course Objectives:

• Use the OODA Loop to recognize and mitigate hazards in and around excavations
• Explain who should perform soil tests and when they should perform them
• Define the four soil classifications
• Recognize signs of soil instability and cave-ins
• Describe safe practices for sloping, benching, shoring, and shielding a trench
• Identify risk factors that could make work inside a trench unsafe
• Explain how excavations can damage utilities, create fall hazards, and contain hazardous atmospheres

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Safety Awareness: Struck-By Hazards

Course Duration - 30 min

This CLS: Safety Awareness—Struck-By Hazards course trains workers on how to use the OODA Loop to protect themselves and their coworkers against potential struck-by hazards on construction job sites. As they become more familiar with the four steps of the OODA Loop, workers will learn to **Observe** the work area for signs of struck-by hazards, **Orient** to hazards and ask themselves how they can mitigate them, **Decide** on the safest course of action, and **Act** to eliminate any risk. Topics include situational blindness, PPE, falling objects, flying objects, swinging and slipping objects, mobile equipment, and working near roadways.

At the end of the course, workers will put their learning to the test by entering our OODA Loop simulator, where they will go through each step of the OODA Loop to find and mitigate hazards in a 3D construction environment.

Course Objectives:

• Use the OODA Loop to recognize and mitigate struck-by hazards
• Define situational blindness and explain why it is a common problem
• Name pieces of PPE that are critical to protecting workers from struck-by injuries
• Describe ways to protect workers from falling objects
• Identify potential sources of flying objects
• Talk about how to prevent getting hit by loads during lift operations
• Explain how to navigate a job site without putting themselves in the way of mobile equipment

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Safety Awareness: Working at Heights

Course Duration - 35 min

This CLS: Safety Awareness—Working at Heights course trains workers on how to use the OODA Loop to protect themselves and their coworkers against potential hazards when working at heights on construction job sites. As they become more familiar with the four steps of the OODA Loop, workers will learn to **Observe** the work area for signs of fall-related hazards, **Orient** to hazards and ask themselves how they can mitigate them, **Decide** on the safest course of action, and **Act** to eliminate any risk. Topics include guardrails, personal fall arrest systems, scaffolds, aerial lifts, ladders, holes, leading edges, and falling objects.

At the end of the course, workers will put their learning to the test by entering our OODA Loop simulator, where they will go through each step of the OODA Loop to find and mitigate hazards in a 3D construction environment.

Course Objectives:

• Use the OODA Loop to recognize and mitigate hazards when working at heights
• Identify how many feet off the ground someone must be in order to be considered working at heights
• Determine if guardrails meet OSHA requirements
• Explain what elements make up a PFAS and when to use a PFAS
• Describe fall-related hazards associated with scaffolds and what to inspect before climbing one
• Identify fall-related hazards associated with aerial lifts and explain how to avoid them
• Determine which ladders to use in different situations

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Safety Awareness: Confined Spaces

Course Duration - 35 min

This CLS: Safety Awareness—Confined Spaces course trains workers on how to use the OODA Loop to protect themselves and their coworkers against potential hazards when working in and around confined spaces on construction job sites. As they become more familiar with the four steps of the OODA Loop, workers will learn to **Observe** the work area for signs of hazards related to confined spaces, **Orient** to hazards and ask themselves how they can mitigate them, **Decide** on the safest course of action, and **Act** to eliminate any risk. Topics include confined space permits, hazardous atmospheres, ventilation, rescue plans, and common confined space hazards.

At the end of the course, workers will put their learning to the test by entering our OODA Loop simulator, where they will go through each step of the OODA Loop to find and mitigate hazards in a 3D construction environment.

Course Objectives:

• Use the OODA Loop to recognize and mitigate hazards in and around confined spaces
• Describe general requirements for entry into confined spaces
• Distinguish between a permit-required confined space and a non-permit-required confined space
• Describe the basic requirements for testing the atmosphere within a confined space
• Define the three forms of ventilation
• Explain when to use air-supplying or air-purifying respirators
• Recognize engulfment hazards and configuration/entrapment hazards

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Body Mechanics - Just In Time

Course Duration - 7 min

The MindForge Body Mechanics Just In Time course aims to teach workers body mechanic techniques that will help prevent soft tissue and musculoskeletal injuries.

Course Objectives:

• Recognize how poor posture and poor material handling can cause muscle strain and injury
• Recall best practices and lifting techniques to help reduce muscle stress and injuries
• Recall how to maintain a good posture while performing everyday tasks

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• Subtitles (Closed Caption): American English.

PPE - Just In Time

Course Duration - 5 min

Personal Protective Equipment or PPE is a staple of any construction or general industry project. Utilizing and maintaining the proper PPE can be the difference between a regular workday or severe injury. This Just In Time course from MindForge aims to prepare workers by teaching them the appropriate use and importance of PPE when performing different jobsite tasks.

Course Objectives:

• Recall the basic use an application of PPE on the jobsite
• Define the proper care and maintenance of PPE
• Discuss the proper PPE to use when performing specific jobsite tasks

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• Subtitles (Closed Caption): American English.

Caught Between - Just In Time

Course Duration - 7 min

The MindForge "Just In Time" training on Caught-Between incidences is a shorter lecture simulation course focused on the many caught-between hazards present on the jobsite. The lecture is broken into three different scenarios: crowded jobsites and tight spaces and then motorized tools and trenches. This MindForge "Just in Time'' training aims to be a quick and informative way to educate your workers on preventing caught between incidents.

Course Objectives:

• Recall ways to identify and mitigate caught between hazards
• Identify common caught between hazards present on the jobsite
• Recall safety precaution when working around trenches and excavation sites

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Scaffolding - Just In Time

Course Duration - 8 min

The MindForge "Just In Time" training on Scaffolding is a shorter form lecture simulation course specifically focused on scaffolding safety. The lecture is broken into three main parts, starting with supported scaffolding and moving on to suspended scaffolding and aerial lifts. This MindForge "Just in Time" training aims to be a quick and informative way to educate your workers on scaffolding safety requirements.

Course Objectives:

• Recall the safety requirements and best practices for supported scaffolding
• Recall the safety requirements and best practices for suspended scaffolding
• Recall the safety requirements and best practices for aerial lifts

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• Subtitles (Closed Caption): American English.

Working at Heights - Just In Time

Course Duration - 5 min

In 2019 working at heights incidents accounted for nearly 38% of all construction-related fatalities. Even today, working at heights incidents continue to be one of the leading causes of construction injuries and fatalities. That is why the MindForge Working at Heights course aims to educate workers on a series of common working-at-height incidents and what they can do to prevent them on the jobsite. This course consists of a single lesson covering some everyday working at heights hazards. Each floor of a multi-story building will be used to illustrate one hazard.

Course Objectives:

• Recall the potential working at heights incidents present everyday on the jobsite
• Identify and mitigate working at heights hazards

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• Set your priorities to better manage your time
• Improve your productivity by sharpening your focus and multitasking effectively

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• Recall the essential digital skills framework
• Elaborate on the toolkit of essential digital skills
• Identify how to develop or improve your digital skills

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• Define creativity
• Think outside the box
• Develop the right mental attitude
• Leverage the power of groups
• Ensure managers make it happen

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• Understand how to be a great communicator
• Become a stronger listene
• Appear professional to co-workers and bosses of all ages
• Avoid common career blunders that often end careers
• Manage expectations for bosses and colleagues
• Position yourself for promotions
• Make technology your asset, even if you are afraid of technology
• Avoid the Not My Job Syndrome
• Develop EQ to Match Your IQ
• Develop leadership qualities

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