Construction is one of the most hazardous industries in America. As a superintendent, you are the most important safety leader on your jobsite. This course equips you with the knowledge, regulatory framework, and practical tools to run a safe, OSHA-compliant project — from day one to project closeout.
What You Will Learn
- Your legal authority and responsibilities as a superintendent under OSHA 29 CFR 1926
- How to identify, assess, and control the leading hazards in construction
- How to conduct effective daily inspections, toolbox talks, and pre-task plans
- OSHA’s requirements for fall protection, excavations, electrical, scaffolding, cranes, PPE, HazCom, and more
- How to respond to, investigate, and report incidents correctly
- How to build a safety culture that protects workers and reduces liability
Course Details
- Format: Self-paced online — complete on any device, on your schedule
- Duration: Approximately 8–10 hours
- Modules: 12 topic modules + final assessment
- Quizzes: Knowledge check after each module
- Final Assessment: 20-question exam — 75% passing score required
- Certificate: Issued upon successful completion of the final assessment
- Resources: Downloadable checklists and reference sheets included
Who Should Take This Course
- Construction Superintendents and Foremen
- General Contractor Project Managers with field oversight responsibility
- Site Safety Officers and EHS personnel new to construction
- Subcontractor supervisors required to demonstrate safety competency
| OSHA Alignment This course is aligned with OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 — Safety and Health Regulations for Construction. It is not an OSHA-approved course and does not replace the OSHA 30-Hour card, but covers equivalent depth with superintendent-specific application. |
Module 01 – Superintendent Safety Responsibilities
🎯 LEARNING OBJECTIVES✓ Define the superintendent’s legal role as the primary site safety authority✓ Identify the key daily safety duties required of a superintendent✓ Explain the authority and obligation to stop work for safety reasons✓ Navigate the OSHA 29 CFR 1926 subpart framework✓ Describe consequences of non-compliance for the employer and superintendent personally
Lessons
1.1 | The Superintendent as Safety Leader 1.2 | Stop Work Authority 1.3 | OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Framework Module 1 Activities Module 01 AssessmentModule 02 – Fall Protection — OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M
🎯 LEARNING OBJECTIVES✓ State the 6-foot fall protection trigger height and the systems that satisfy it✓ Describe the components and proper use of a personal fall arrest system (PFAS)✓ Explain guardrail height, strength, and surface requirements✓ Identify floor/hole opening protection requirements✓ Apply fall protection requirements to roof work scenarios✓ Describe the requirement for a fall rescue plan
Lessons
2.1 | Why Fall Protection Is the #1 Priority 2.2 | Guardrail Systems (1926.502(b)) 2.3 | Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS) 2.4 | Floor/Roof Openings and Roof Work Module 2 Activities Module 02 AssessmentModule 03 – Scaffolding — OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L
🎯 LEARNING OBJECTIVES✓ Identify the load capacity requirement for scaffolding✓ Explain the role of the Competent Person in scaffold erection and inspection✓ Describe guardrail requirements specific to scaffolding✓ List the key requirements for supported scaffolds and aerial lifts✓ Recognize common scaffolding violations to prevent on site
Lessons
3.1 | Scaffold Basics and Capacity 3.2 | Competent Person and Inspection Requirements 3.3 | Aerial Lifts — 1926.453 Module 3 Activities Module 03 AssessmentModule 04 – Excavations & Trenching — OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P
🎯 LEARNING OBJECTIVES✓ Explain why excavation cave-ins are immediately fatal and the 5-foot rule✓ Identify the four soil classifications and their allowable slopes✓ Describe the three protective system types: sloping, shoring, and trench boxes✓ State the Competent Person’s daily duties for excavation work✓ Apply the utility locate and egress requirements before entry
Lessons
4.1 | The Deadly Reality of Trench Cave-Ins 4.2 | Soil Classification 4.3 | Protective Systems and Safe Entry Module 4 Activity Module 04 AssessmentModule 05 – Electrical Safety — OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart K
🎯 LEARNING OBJECTIVES✓ Identify GFCI requirements for temporary electrical systems✓ Apply the correct minimum approach distances for overhead power lines✓ Explain the eight steps of a proper Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedure✓ Describe proper extension cord requirements for construction✓ Recognize the most common electrical hazards on construction sites
Lessons
5.1 | Temporary Electrical Systems and GFCI 5.2 | Overhead Power Lines 5.3 | Lockout/Tagout — LOTO Module 5 Activities Module 05 AssessmentModule 06 – Personal Protective Equipment — OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart E
🎯 LEARNING OBJECTIVES✓ Explain the employer’s obligation to conduct a hazard assessment and provide PPE✓ Identify the three hard hat classes and when each is required✓ Describe eye, face, foot, and hearing protection requirements✓ Apply the respiratory protection hierarchy — engineering controls before respirators✓ Recognize silica as a regulated carcinogen with specific controls under 1926.1153
Lessons
6.1 | PPE Program Requirements 6.2 | Head, Eye, Face, and Foot Protection 6.3 | Hearing Protection and Respiratory Protection Module 6 Activities Module 06 AssessmentModule 07 – Hazard Communication — OSHA 29 CFR 1926.59 / HazCom GHS
🎯 LEARNING OBJECTIVES✓ Describe the three components of the HazCom standard: written program, SDS, and labels✓ Identify the 16 sections of a Safety Data Sheet and know which ones are most critical✓ Recognize the nine GHS pictograms and their hazard categories✓ Explain worker training requirements under HazCom 2012✓ Apply HazCom requirements to subcontractor chemical management on site
Lessons
7.1 | HazCom Program Requirements 7.2 | Safety Data Sheets and GHS Labels Module 7 Activities Module 07 AssessmentModule 08 – Cranes, Derricks & Rigging — OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC
🎯 LEARNING OBJECTIVES✓ Identify crane operator qualification requirements under 1926.1427✓ Describe pre-use and monthly crane inspection requirements✓ Explain signal person qualifications and hand signal protocols✓ Apply power line clearance requirements for crane operations✓ Calculate the effect of sling angle on rigging capacity✓ List safe rigging practices for daily lift operations
Lessons
8.1 | Crane Operator and Signal Person Requirements 8.2 | Crane Inspections 8.3 | Power Line Safety and Rigging Module 08 AssessmentModule 09 – Fire Prevention & Hot Work — OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart F
🎯 LEARNING OBJECTIVES✓ Describe the fire prevention plan requirements for construction sites✓ Identify fire extinguisher placement, rating, and inspection requirements✓ Explain the conditions and documentation required for a hot work permit✓ State the fire watch duration requirement after hot work completion✓ Apply flammable materials storage rules on the jobsite
Lessons
9.1 | Fire Prevention Plan and Extinguishers 9.2 | Hot Work Permits Module 09 AssessmentModule 10 – Incident Reporting & Investigation — OSHA 29 CFR 1904
🎯 LEARNING OBJECTIVES✓ Apply OSHA’s fatality and hospitalization reporting deadlines✓ Distinguish between OSHA-recordable and non-recordable injuries✓ Execute the correct immediate response steps to a jobsite incident✓ Conduct a basic 5-Why root cause analysis✓ Explain the OSHA 300/300A/301 recordkeeping requirements
Lessons
10.1 | Immediate Response and OSHA Reporting 10.2 | OSHA Recordkeeping — 29 CFR 1904 10.3 | Root Cause Analysis — The 5 Whys Module 10 AssessmentModule 11 – Emergency Action Plan & First Aid — 29 CFR 1926.35
🎯 LEARNING OBJECTIVES✓ List the required elements of a written Emergency Action Plan (EAP)✓ Identify OSHA’s first aid requirements for construction projects✓ Describe the assembly point and accountability process for site evacuations✓ Explain when emergency drills are required✓ Apply emergency procedures for the most common construction emergency scenarios
Lessons
11.1 | Emergency Action Plan Requirements 11.2 | Evacuation Procedures and Emergency Scenarios Module 11 AssessmentModule 12 – Toolbox Talks, Safety Culture & Leadership
🎯 LEARNING OBJECTIVES✓ Conduct an effective toolbox talk that engages workers and drives compliance✓ Complete a Pre-Task Plan (PTP) for a high-hazard activity✓ Describe the elements of a strong jobsite safety culture✓ Manage subcontractor safety coordination as a general contractor✓ Identify leading indicators that predict safety performance before incidents occur