Every job we take on, from a bathroom remodel in an occupied home to exterior work on a multi-family community, starts with the same commitment: everyone goes home safe, and your property is protected while we work. Our crews follow OSHA’s construction safety standards (29 CFR Part 1926) on every jobsite.
Now we’re taking that commitment a step further. Juniper Ridge Construction has started an in-house training program that supports our crew members as they earn their OSHA 30-Hour Construction cards.
What the OSHA 30-Hour course covers
The 30-hour construction course is part of OSHA’s Outreach Training Program and is taught by OSHA-authorized trainers. It goes deeper than the 10-hour course and is meant for supervisors and workers who carry safety responsibilities on a jobsite. Topics typically include:
- Fall protection — falls are one of the leading causes of serious injuries and deaths in construction
- Scaffolds and ladders — safe setup, inspection and use
- Electrical safety — recognizing and controlling shock and electrocution hazards
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) — head, eye, hearing, hand and foot protection
- Hazard communication — reading labels and safety data sheets for the products on site
- Excavation awareness — trenching and cave-in hazards
- Struck-by and caught-in hazards — working safely around equipment and materials
About the OSHA 30-Hour card
OSHA Outreach courses are training, not certification. Each person who completes the course receives a Department of Labor course completion card. The card documents the training; the habits our crew brings to the jobsite every day are what keep people safe.
What it means for your project
Whether you’re a homeowner, an HOA board or a property manager, a strong safety program makes a real difference:
- Safer sites. Crew members who know how to spot hazards can deal with them before anyone gets hurt.
- Fewer delays. Injuries, damage and safety stoppages can set a schedule back. Planning for safety from day one helps keep the work moving.
- Protection for occupants and property. In occupied homes and HOA communities, residents, kids and pets live around the work. Clear walkways, secured materials and marked work zones protect people and property.
- Better documentation. As crew members complete the course, their Department of Labor completion cards give HOA boards and property managers a clear record of the training.
Questions about safety on your project?
We’re happy to walk you through how we set up and protect a jobsite before work begins. See how we run safe jobsites, request a free quote or call our office at (775) 440-1055.