Introduction

This class will focus on managing the construction safety function. Students will learn how to use the project schedule to help prevent losses. You will learn how to select methods and equipment to prevent loss and ensure a safe working environment. We will study the delegation of responsibility for safety, equipment maintenance, and common construction hazards. You will learn how to administer an accident prevention program at the job site level and you will learn how to handle a job site inspection by a regulatory agency. We will review the documentation, reference materials and advisory services that are available to the construction supervisor.

Learning objectives

By the end of this class you should:

• Determine the effect the Experience Modification Rate has on your labor costs and be able to perform calculations using the EMR.
• Be able to explain the indirect and hidden costs of construction accidents.
• Be able to establish a good construction safety program for your crew and job site even if your company does not have a formal safety program.
• Understand the roles of commitment, attitudes, and training within an effective safety program.
• Recognize common construction hazards and be able to recite the four most common causes of accidents and how they can be prevented.
• Know where to find reference material and information about OSHA standards, Guide Publications, and regulatory information.
• Understand how to manage crisis situations
• Know how to conduct accident investigations.
• Know how to prepare a plan for project loss control that includes construction insurance, protection of underground utilities, and controlling jobsite theft.
• Understand the role that construction contractual relationships play in controlling jobsite safety.This subject includes managing subcontractors for safety compliance.
• Know how to recognize and control substance abuse on the jobsite.
• Know how to participate in a safety inspection conducted by a regulatory agency.

Class Organization and Grading

The following table lists the learning modules, the maximum value in points a student can receive within each module, and the time in which the modules must be finished.

It is important that the student keep up with the class and not fall behind. Course modules will be made available to students on Sunday of each week.Class work must be completed before the following Monday.Students will not be able to work ahead of the class although reading assignments will be made available in advance. Actual dates that modules will become available will be posted in advance on the course calendar.

Grading Policies

Graded assignments will consist of one quiz for each module and participation in at least two class discussions. Each quiz will count 10 points and class discussions will count 15 points per module.You can see that I consider class discussions to be a very important part of this course. Students learn more and learn better when they discuss the topic at hand.For that reason, I consider the regular weekly discussions to be even more important than the weekly quizzes.

Grades will be posted on a weekly basis. You will have full access to your grade sheet so you will be able to keep track of how you are doing at all times.

Your overall grade in the course will be determined by the total number of points you have accumulated on quizzes and assignments. The grading scale is as follows:

Anything less will be considered an unauthorized withdrawal from the course.

You will be given more information about the grading and other course matters in the Orientation Module.

The Textbook

The textbook for this class is Unit 7, Accident Prevention and Loss Control (S)
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Please note: The book must be purchased separately and is not included with the cost of the course.

Allow at least 5 working days between ordering the book and receiving it by the least expensive shipping. You can have your book delivered more quickly by paying more for the shipping.

Reading Ahead

This table details the reading assignments for the entire course.This will give you opportunity to read ahead and get a jump on upcoming modules.

Withdrawal Policy

You may withdraw from this course by sending an email to cmiller@aacei.org or by conventional mail requesting to be dropped from the course. Non-attendance or notifying the instructor does not constitute officially dropping or withdrawing from a course. Students who stop attending courses without officially dropping will receive a grade of U in the class. Refunds are not automatic. NO refunds are due unless the course is officially dropped within stated guidelines in the refund schedule.

Refund Schedule

Registration

Tuition: $500 / $400 (Nonmember / AACE member)

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