Certified OSHA Road and Bridge Building Specialist (COBBS)

Course Description

Do you work in the roadway and bridge building industry? Are you preparing to enter this exciting construction field? Then this course will increase your knowledge of OSHA's standard, 29 CFR 1926. Discover scope and definitions, general requirements, safety and health programs, and training.

Important Note: This is a 10-hour awareness course and does not fulfill the training requirements to certify the student as a "competent person."

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

Recognize reasons for and key benefits of focusing on safety and health issues as an integral part of their work activity.

Employ proactive approaches to construction safety and health efforts to gain a competitive advantage.

Respond positively to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety and health regulatory compliance issues specific to the roadway construction industry.

Recognize the importance of identifying, controlling, and eliminating common construction hazards as a means of preventing death, injuries, and illnesses.

Meet the requirements of OSHA’s 10-Hour Construction Safety and Health Outreach Program and receive an OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety and Health Course completion card.

Target Audience

This program is intended for:

Owners

State occupational safety and health personnel

Engineers

Safety managers

Supervisors

Workers in the road construction field

Course Focus
It is focused directly on the roadway hazards and situations that construction workers face every day, from work zones to night work.