What is Contractor Safety?
The Contractor Safety course equips workers and supervisors with essential knowledge to maintain an OSHA-compliant worksite. Learners gain a clear understanding of safety expectations for contractors, host employers, and on-site personnel, including PPE use, chemical handling, lockout/tagout procedures, and confined space awareness. This training emphasizes practical strategies to prevent accidents, minimize hazards, and ensure everyone contributes to a safer, more compliant workplace.
Course Overview
The Contractor Safety course provides a clear introduction to the rules, responsibilities, and safe work practices required to maintain an OSHA-compliant workplace. A safe environment depends on preventing unsafe acts, identifying hazards, and ensuring every worker understands their role in minimizing risk. This orientation explains the expectations placed on companies, contractors, and host employers, helping learners understand how to contribute to a safer jobsite.
Topics include general safety requirements, chemical handling, PPE, confined space awareness, lockout/tagout procedures, and basic environmental protection measures. By the end of the program, learners will understand what is required of them and how to reduce the likelihood of accidents and injuries on-site.
TOPIC OVERVIEW
Contractors play a critical role in maintaining safe worksites. This course highlights the key responsibilities and safety practices that prevent workplace injuries and reinforce regulatory compliance.
COURSE TOPICS
General Safety Expectations
- Understand the rules and responsibilities required under OSHA
- Identify what is expected of your company, the host employer, and contractors
Chemical Safety
- Recognize common chemical hazards
- Review safe handling and storage practices
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Understand types of PPE and when they are required
- Learn how to use and maintain PPE correctly
Confined Spaces
- Identify confined space hazards
- Review responsibilities and precautions when working near confined spaces
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Learn the purpose of energy-control procedures
- Recognize the steps required to prevent unexpected start-ups
Environmental Protection
- Understand basic environmental safeguards
- Follow practices that prevent spills, contamination, and site damage
COURSE DURATION
This online contractor safety training takes approximately 35 minutes to complete. Learners may start, pause, and resume the course at their convenience.
PASS MARK
A minimum score of 80% is required to pass. Learners have three attempts to achieve a passing grade. Short quizzes throughout the course reinforce key concepts and aid retention.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
Upon successful completion, a digital certificate will be available for download and printing.
