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Nov 04, 2026
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BCOM 235 - Safety and Risk Management
PREREQUISITES: Demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment or earning a grade of “C” or better in ENGL 0XX and MATH 0XX
PROGRAM: Building Construction Management
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2015
Emphasis is placed on building construction jobsite hazards identification, hazards avoidance and control, and accident prevention. Students will also study OSHA standards, accident and fire prevention, protection from hazardous materials, use of protective equipment and clothing, construction equipment and other safety concerns. The role of managers, workers, sub-contractors and others is stressed. Students will gain an appreciation for how accidents and safety concerns affect morale and productivity. This course incorporates an OSHA-authorized 30 Hour Construction Industry Training Program leading to successful students receiving a course completion card. The course is to be presented as either a traditional face-to-face course or hybrid course, with 30 hours of assured face-to-face instruction per the OSHA-authorized 30 Hour Construction Industry Training Program Objectives listed below. Note: course instructors must possess a current OSHA card acknowledging their successful completion of the required training to be designated as an OSHA Authorized Construction Trainer.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
OSHA-authorized 30 Hour Construction Industry Training Program Objectives:
- By means of 15 hours of training, demonstrate understanding of mandatory training topics consisting of;
- Introduction to OSHA
- Managing Safety and Health
- OSHA Focus Four Hazards
- Personal Protective and Lifesaving Equipment
- Health Hazards in Construction
- Stairways and Ladders
- By means of 12 hours of training, demonstrate understanding of elective training topics consisting of;
- Concrete and Masonry Construction
- Confined Space Entry
- Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Elevators, and Conveyors
- Excavations
- Fire Protection and Prevention
- Materials Handling, Storage, Use, and Disposal
- Motor Vehicles, Mechanized Equipment and Marine Operations, Rollover Protective Structures and Overhead Protection, and Signs, Signals, and Barricades
- Scaffolds
- By means of 3 hours of training, demonstrate understanding of optional training topics consisting of;
- Steel Erection
- Tools - Hand and Power
Additional major course learning objectives:
- Identify tasks required for performing a job hazard analysis
- Identify typical steps for developing a safety plan
- Demonstrate ability to locate OSHA, State, and local safety regulations and standards
- Demonstrate understanding of basic legal requirements for protection of health and welfare of workers, including workers compensation insurance, recordkeeping, and reporting
- Identify first aid materials and procedures
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Assessing risk
- Preventive safety measures
- Safe work environment
- Hazardous materials
- Drug and alcohol
- Risk management principles
- Accident response
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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