Title: Comply with federal, state, and local safety requirements.
Course: Carpentry I (17003-I) > Section: Applying Basic Construction Safety Standards (Core Safety)

Compliance should include

- understanding the roles of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) program, and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- identifying the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom)
- interpreting the information included on safety data sheets (SDS)
- describing the responsibilities of employers and employees under HazCom.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Where should hazardous materials be stored?
- What information can be found on an SDS?

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.