For Kim Woods Only

Construction Safety – Week I

Course Text: Construction Safety and the OSHA Standards by David L. Goestch

1. You are a supervisor in the construction industry and you are responsible for teaching accident prevention techniques to your employees. What techniques would you use in

this area to help ensure accident prevention, and why?

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. All sources used, including the

textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying

citations. APA Formatting must be used.

2. Identify four examples of forces that have been influential in changing the nature of the construction industry. Provide examples of each and explain their impact in detail.

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. All sources used, including the

textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying

citations. APA Formatting must be used.

3. State and describe at least four to five examples of milestones affecting the safety movement, from the 1800s until present. How has the role of organized labor played a

significant role in the safety movement?

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. All sources used, including the

textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying

citations. APA Formatting must be used.

4. Explain how workplace tragedies have affected the safety movement. What circumstances led to the development of the first organized safety program?

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. All sources used, including the

textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying

citations. APA Formatting must be used.

5. State the major players that make up the safety and health team of a construction company, and explain the roles of each person in the safety and health plan.

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. All sources used, including the

textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying

citations. APA Formatting must be used.