Field Safety, 2nd edition

Introduction to Safety (15 hours)

Trainee ISBN 978-0-13-340359-6

Instructor ISBN 978-0-13-340368-8

(Module ID 75101-13) Presents basic safety concepts and explains the difference between regulatory compliance and best practices. Introduces OSHA and describes how accidents and their associated costs affect everyone on a job site. Describes the OSHA focus four hazards. Discusses the selection and use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Describes fire protection and prevention. Provides an overview of the hazards and safeguards associated with hot and cold weather work, walking and working surfaces, and tools.

Confined Spaces and Excavations (5 hours)

Trainee ISBN 978-0-13-340360-2

Instructor ISBN 978-0-13-340369-5

(Module ID 75120-13) Covers safety precautions related to work in confined space, including the responsibilities and duties of each member of the confined-space entry team. It also covers the safety hazards and safeguards required when working in an excavation, including an explanation of various trenching supports and soil types.

Work-Zone Safety (5 hours)

Trainee ISBN 978-0-13-340361-9

Instructor ISBN 978-0-13-340370-1

(Module ID 75104-13) Explains how to recognize and use the signs, signals, and barricades commonly found on a job site. Also describes the hazards and safeguards associated with highway work zones.

Electrical Safety (5 hours)

Trainee ISBN 978-0-13-340362-6

Instructor ISBN 978-0-13-340371-8

(Module ID 75121-13) Discusses the risks associated with work around electricity and the effects of shock on the human body. Describes lockout/tagout procedures. Explains how to avoid electrical hazards.

Working from Elevations (7.5 hours)

Trainee ISBN 978-0-13-340363-3

Instructor ISBN 978-0-13-340372-5

(Module ID 75122-13) Discusses the hazards and safeguards associated with the use of aerial lifts, ladders, and scaffolding. Describes how to safely set up and use this equipment. Explains how to identify, avoid, and react to unsafe conditions when working from elevations. Covers the selection and use of appropriate fall-protection equipment.

Steel Erection (2.5 hours)

Trainee ISBN 978-0-13-340364-0

Instructor ISBN 978-0-13-340374-9

(Module ID 75110-13) Discusses how to recognize, avoid, and prevent hazards associated with the use of steel-erection equipment. Describes the use of appropriate personal protective equipment.

Heavy Equipment, Forklift, and Crane Safety (5 hours)

Trainee ISBN 978-0-13-340366-4

Instructor ISBN 978-0-13-340375-6

(Module ID 75123-13) Covers the safety hazards and precautions necessary when working near heavy equipment. It also covers the general safety requirements for the use of forklifts and cranes. 

Concrete and Masonry (2.5 hours)

Trainee ISBN 978-0-13-340367-1

Instructor ISBN 978-0-13-340376-3

(Module ID 75119-13) Describes the safety hazards related to concrete and masonry work. Explains how to identify, avoid, and respond to these hazards. Covers job-site safety and personal protective equipment.

Introduction to Materials Handling (5 Hours)

(Module ID 75124-13)
Explains the safety precautions required when transporting, handling, rigging, stacking, and storing various types of loads. It also covers safe lifting procedures.