Construction: Heavy Equipment Awareness





Working with or around heavy equipment is unavoidable on most construction sites. That's why it's important that you have an awareness of what's happening around you at all times, so you can react to any hazardous situation. This course will cover the different types of heavy equipment and the hazards they pose on a construction site. You'll also learn about safe operation practices, traffic control as well as PPE requirements for the work site. The course was developed and reviewed with subject matter support provided by certified subject matter experts and industry professionals. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.


All workers involved in construction projects with heavy equipment operations


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Construction: Heavy Equipment Awareness

  • identify different types of heavy equipment
  • recognize the reasons for performing a hazard analysis
  • identify the hazards present on a construction site
  • recognize safe operation practices
  • recognize traffic guidelines for construction sites
  • recognize advanced traffic control technologies
  • identify key features of using PPE at work


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