COURSE SYLLABUS
SAFETY FOR IRONWORKERS: 10 HOUR OSHA TRAINING
Course Description:
This course is designed to provide the Iron Worker student with training in the 10
OSHA guidelines.
Course Objective:
The objective of this course is to enable a student to work safely on construction
sites.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Apply Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines
when working on construction sites.
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Target Audience:
This course is mandatory for all apprentices.
Length of Course:
This course is designed to be offered for a minimum of 10 hours of classroom
instruction. Hands-on lab or shop training can be utilized in this course as well. It
is recommended that classroom and hands-on lab or shop sessions be combined
where appropriate. When appropriate, more class sessions may be held for
shorter periods of time in order to provide the student with sufficient opportunities
to learn the content.
Course sessions may be conducted during evenings in blocks of 3 or 4 hours or
may be conducted over a two-day period with no day having more than 7.5 hours
of training. Given the time required for students to master these skills, it is
recommended that all day courses include classroom sessions of no more than a
3 to 4-hour block in the morning and a 3 to 4-hour block in the afternoon.
Location of the Course:
All classes will be held at the facilities used by the local union. Hands-on
activities may be held in the classroom or in a lab or work area.
Instructor Information:
The instructor for this course will be an experienced Iron Worker qualified to
teach this safety course (i.e., has completed this course and has applied the
course information on the job) and who has been trained as an instructor. The
instructor must have completed the OSHA 500 course and have a current course
completion certificate.
Course Materials:

10-hour OSHA Modules (Smart Mark) and supporting audio-visuals
A Word about Safety
The importance of safety will be addressed and reinforced in all hands-on
activities in the classroom, in the shop, and on the job site.
Course Assignments:
There are assignments that will be completed as part of the course. Students will
complete these assignments prior to and/or during course sessions as
determined by the instructor.
Course Grading Criteria:
To successfully complete this course, the student must complete all of the
assignments, demonstrate the required skills in the lab or shop and pass the
knowledge tests.
Course Attendance:
All course sessions are mandatory and while missed time can be made up,
missing a course session will affect your ability to successfully complete this
course. Speak with the instructor to arrange make-up time if necessary.
Course Schedule:
NOTE: The following Course Schedule is set up for blocks or classes 3 hours in
length. If your course sessions are more or less than 3 hours, you will need to
adjust the number of sessions accordingly.
Date
Topics/Activities
Session 1
Introductions
Review of the course syllabus including the course objectives
Discussion of in class and outside assignments
Introduction to OSHA
Lecture and discussion
Electrical safety subpart-K
Lecture and discussion
Session 2
Fall protection subpart-M
Lecture and discussion
Scaffold safety subpart-L
Lecture and discussion
Material handling subpart-H
Lecture and discussion
Tool safety subpart-I
Lecture and discussion
Session 3
Personal protective equipment subpart-E
Lecture and discussion
Stairways and ladders subpart-X
Lecture and discussion
Hazard communications subpart-D
Lecture and discussion
Confined spaces subpart-C
Lecture and discussion
Summary and Test