Board: Idaho Building Contractors
Credit Hours: 1.00
Rating: 2 ratings
Approval Number: FCILB-0009009
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Course Description
Florida CILB Course Approval Number: 0009009
Florida ECLB Course Approval Number: 0008168
This two hour interactive distance-learning course is designed to emphasize hazard identification, avoidance and control — not standards, in an effort to train workers on fall prevention. No attempt has been made to treat the topic exhaustively and it is not to be taken as a substitute for any of the provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 or for any standards issued by the US Department of Labor.
NUMBER OF CLASSROOM HOURS:Two (2) hours
This course contains at least one hour of Workplace Safety (WPS)
This two hours of instruction we will discuss the following topics:
- Overview of falls in the construction industry
- Fall protection
- Fall arrest systems
- Training employees
COURSE TOPICS:
Course Objectives
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
- Identify working conditions that prompt use of fall protection
- Know what options are available to protect workers from falls
- What training an employer must provide to workers to prevent falls in the workplace
Instructor Bio
Bonnie Prinse
Ms. Prinse holds a BS Degree in Environmental Studies from Eckerd College and has pursued master degree studies in Aquatic Zoology at the University of South Florida. She has written scientific portions of impact statements for wetland/upland land delineation, endangered species studies, and water quality testing while employed with a civil engineering and architectural firm in Tampa, FL. Her experience in environmental studies and new construction lend itself to documentary film making, particularly environmental stories that have taken her to the Amazon in Peru and to Costa Rica. Most recently her involvement with earthen construction projects led to a video production showcasing the benefits of building “green.”