Title: Maintain a safe working environment.
Course: Carpentry I (17003-I) > Section: Applying Basic Construction Safety Standards (Core Safety)

Maintaining safety should be an ongoing process and should result in identifying potential hazards on a job site or in the lab, such as unstable or improperly erected scaffolding, electrical hazards, job-site debris, improperly stored materials, and air quality hazards. When present, hazards must be remedied by appropriate measures, in compliance with school and instructor guidelines.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are examples of job-site hazards?
- Why is it important to use good housekeeping standards on a job site?
- Why is it important to store materials and tools in their proper places?

NCCER Carpentry

General Carpentry, Module 27101 Orientation to Carpentry reviews the history of the carpentry trade, describes the apprentice program, identifies career opportunities for carpenters, explores the SkillsUSA program, and lists the responsibilities and characteristics a carpenter should possess.

NCCER Core: Introduction to Basic Construction Skills

Module 00101 Basic Safety (Construction Site Safety Orientation) explains the importance of safety in construction and industrial crafts. Trainees will learn how to identify and follow safe work practices and procedures and how to properly inspect and use safety equipment. Trainees will be able to describe the safety practices associated with elevated work; energy release; and various hazards encountered on job sites.