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Construction Focus Four
An overview of the four hazards that cause most construction deaths — falls, struck-by, caught-in/between, and electrocution — and the core control for each…
What you’ll learn
By the end of this course.
Name the Construction Focus Four hazards and that they cause most construction deaths — OSHA Focus Four
Recognize fall hazards and the core control (6-ft trigger; guardrails/nets/PFAS) — 1926 Subpart M
Recognize struck-by hazards and the core control (stay clear, high-visibility, secure loads) — 1926 Subpart O/Q
Recognize caught-in/between hazards and the core control (protective systems, guarding, isolate energy) — 1926 Subpart P
Recognize electrocution hazards and the core control (assume energized, GFCI, keep clear of lines) — 1926 Subpart K
Know that each hazard has a dedicated course for depth
References & standards
Grounded in the source material.
- OSHA — Construction Focus Four
- 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M — Fall Protection
- 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P — Excavations (caught-in)
- 29 CFR 1926 Subpart K — Electrical
This is awareness training. It supports your program; it is not a substitute for site-specific procedures or hands-on competency where a standard requires it.
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