Kentucky Safety for Plumbers Part 1
Plumbers who take this online course will understand workplace safety standards and learn ways to avoid common risks. The lessons are divided into segments that focus on common workplace hazards, flammable and combustible materials, general workplace safety, physical strains experienced by plumbers, and hazardous substances.
Description
Instructor: Randy Drake
Course Description
This two-hour course is designed to teach plumbers in Kentucky about on-the-job safety. The course covers many topics but breaks them up into the following segments:
Workplace safety
This segment discusses general safety concerns for plumbers and OSHA’s role in protecting workers from harm.
Hazardous substances and environmental risks
Learn about the hazards and risks that plumbers can encounter including lead, asbestos, mold, industrial chemicals, and mercury.
Flammable or combustible materials
Understand substances and materials that are likely to catch fire. Additionally, explore fire protection and prevention standards.
Workplace hazards
Learn how to deal with health and safety risks that can be present at a worksite. These include sulfur dioxide and biohazards such as sewage and rodent infestations. The course also examines standards for respirators and respirator use.