ESP 1011 - Orientation & Safety

Clock Hours: 18

Industry Certifications S/P2 Construction Safety Certification

Course Description:
This course is an introduction to the Tennessee College of Applied Technology Hohenwald regulations and policies. This includes attendance requirements, program expectations, program guidelines, exit point and daily paperwork requirements. Additionally, Safety Training that includes both Departmental and Program specific training using S/P2, an introductory course in Safety. The S/P2 program contains multiple modules, each addressing a specific topic. The modules cover safety and pollution prevention (P2) practices that are important in the construction industry.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Course Competencies:

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and the Hazard Communication Standard
Personal Protective Equipment
Bloodborne Pathogens
First Aid
Eyewash Stations
Back Injuries and Soft Tissue Protection
Lifts, Dollies, and Transport Equipment
Power Tool Safety
Electrical Safety
Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI)
Fire Safety
Exit Routes and Means of Egress
Respirators and Air Quality
Confined Spaces
Trench Safety
Ladder Safety
Scaffolding
Fall Protection
Sources of Environmental Pollution
Absorbents and Spills