COURSE OVERVIEW
Concrete and masonry work is one of the oldest trades on earth, but the materials that built the world carry hazards that are not always obvious. Wet concrete can burn skin hours after contact, fine silica dust can permanently scar the lungs, and the temporary structures that hold a fresh pour can fail in seconds. This OSHA aligned course walks through those hazards and the practical controls that keep concrete and masonry workers safe on the job.
By the end of this course, learners should be able to:
- Describe how OSHA assigns safety duties across a worksite
- Recognize the chemical burn and skin hazards of wet concrete and mortar
- Explain what respirable crystalline silica is and why it is so dangerous
- Identify the main controls used to keep silica dust out of your lungs
- Recognize why formwork, falsework, and shoring can fail, and who is responsible for them
- Identify the hazards of rebar, concrete pumps, and placement equipment
- Describe safe manual handling practices for masonry materials
- Recognize fall and scaffold hazards and the protections used against them
- List the personal protective equipment commonly required for concrete and masonry work
COURSE TOPICS
Course topics include:
- The Rules and Who Is Responsible
- The Chemical and Skin Hazards of Wet Concrete
- Silica Dust and Your Lungs
- Controlling Silica and Dust
- Formwork, Falsework, and Shoring
- Rebar, Concrete Pumps, and Equipment
- Masonry Work and Manual Handling
- Falls, Scaffolds, and Working at Height
- Personal Protective Equipment
ONLINE COURSE DURATION
This course is approximately 60 minutes long.
PASS MARK
The pass mark for this course is 80%. Learners can make 3 attempts to pass the course before it must be reassigned.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
Upon successful completion of this course, learners will receive a certificate of completion.
ABOUT THIS OSHA TRAINING
This course is an informational and awareness-based training resource, developed and reviewed by an OSHA subject matter expert to ensure content accuracy and regulatory alignment. However, completion of this course does not qualify as OSHA Outreach Training under the OSHA Outreach Training Program, nor does it qualify you as a Competent Person as defined under any OSHA standard.
This course is also not a substitute for site-specific training required by applicable federal, state, or local regulations, and does not provide any official certification, designation, or credential recognized by OSHA or any regulatory authority. We encourage you to consult applicable OSHA standards and work with qualified safety professionals to ensure you fully comply with all regulatory requirements applicable to your workplace and role.
