CARP 101 - Construction Safety

Credit Hours: 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Laboratory (or Other) Hours: 0

Prerequisite(s): None
Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

This course provides knowledge of safe practices for construction workers, including the use of hand tools, power tools, ladders, and scaffolding, as well as the personal awareness necessary to minimize the chance of accidents. Materials used in residential construction are discussed in terms of use, size, and packaging.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Students will be able to identify safety hazards on a jobsite and discuss ways to abate those hazards.