1 Hour Health and Safety Programs in Construction - Online

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 1-Hour Health and Safety Programs in Construction course?

It is an online overview of core construction safety-program elements, including leadership, worker participation, hazard identification, controls, training, communication, incident learning, documentation, and program improvement.

How long is the course?

The listed course duration is one hour.

What is the course code?

The course code shown on the page is HS1.

Is this course online?

Yes. The page identifies it as online. Confirm current device, identity-verification, attendance, and completion requirements before registering.

How much does the course cost?

The page currently lists a total cost of $399. Confirm current pricing, schedule, availability, inclusions, and refund terms directly with IDI.

What are the main elements of an effective safety and health program?

Common elements include management leadership, worker participation, hazard identification and assessment, prevention and control, education and training, program evaluation, improvement, and coordination with contractors and staffing agencies.

Does this course provide SST credit?

The page states that it counts as one hour of Specialized Elective credit toward an SST card and is valid for five years unless NYC Department of Buildings specifies otherwise. Confirm current DOB acceptance, eligibility, provider status, and card requirements before enrolling.

What is management leadership in a safety program?

Leadership includes setting policy, assigning authority and accountability, providing resources, integrating safety into planning and procurement, removing barriers, and following up on corrective actions.

How should workers participate?

Workers should have meaningful opportunities to report hazards, recommend improvements, participate in inspections and investigations, receive feedback, and exercise rights without retaliation.

How are hazards identified and assessed?

Methods can include pre-task planning, job hazard analyses, inspections, worker reports, exposure monitoring, equipment and chemical reviews, incident data, change management, and competent or qualified-person evaluations.

How should hazards be controlled?

Use the hierarchy of controls: eliminate hazards when feasible, substitute safer methods or materials, apply engineering controls, add administrative and work-practice controls, and use suitable PPE for remaining risk.

What is the purpose of incident investigation?

The goal is to understand underlying system and contributing factors and prevent recurrence, not simply assign blame. Corrective actions should be tracked, verified, communicated, and evaluated for effectiveness.

Why is contractor coordination important?

Multiple employers can create overlapping hazards. Programs should define responsibilities, exchange hazard information, coordinate controls and emergency plans, orient workers, and verify that corrective actions are completed.

What records may support a safety program?

Depending on requirements, records can include training, inspections, permits, exposure data, equipment checks, hazard analyses, incidents, corrective actions, meetings, medical or fit-testing documentation, and program evaluations.

Does completing this course create a compliant safety program?

No. A compliant and effective program must be tailored to the employer, project, workforce, tasks, hazards, contracts, and current legal requirements and must be implemented, resourced, monitored, and improved.

How can I confirm the class schedule?

Review the schedule table on the page and contact IDI to verify that the desired session is currently available.