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Runoff from rainstorms and snowmelt picks up pollutants on construction sites like sediment, oil, grease, chemicals and debris. Contaminated runoff may flow into storm drains, or it may flow directly into lakes, rivers and streams. Preventing stormwater contamination ensures clean water for swimming, fishing and drinking. Take this course to learn about best practices for stormwater and erosion control. Ideal learners are individuals who work in the construction industry. Read more

Laws require us to regulate stormwater in order to reduce the pollution of rivers and lakes. Identifying sources of stormwater pollution and keeping them from coming in contact with runoff is one of the best and most economical ways of protecting the quality of our waters. This course presents best management practices to prevent stormwater pollution. Read more

Las leyes nos exigen que regulemos las aguas pluviales con objeto de reducir la contaminación de ríos y lagos. Identificar las fuentes de contaminación de aguas pluviales y evitar que tengan contacto con escorrentía es una de las mejores y más económicas maneras de proteger la calidad de nuestra agua. Este curso presenta las mejores prácticas de manejo para prevenir la contaminación de aguas pluviales. Read more

Two of the most frequently severe types of construction incidents are being either struck by or caught in or between materials and equipment. This course focuses on the steps workers can take to stay out of the line of fire and avoid being struck by or caught in or between hazards at work, including hazard awareness, prevention and control, with an emphasis on taking personal responsibility for safety. Ideal learners are construction workers. Read more

Dos de los tipos de accidentes que con más frecuencia son graves en la construcción son ser golpeado o quedar atrapado entre materiales y equipos. Este curso se concentra en los pasos que los trabajadores pueden tomar para permanecer fuera de la línea de fuego y evitar los peligros de ser golpeados o quedar atrapados entre objetos en el trabajo, lo que incluye la concientización, la prevención y el control de los peligros, con un énfasis en asumir la responsabilidad personal de la seguridad. Los estudiantes idóneos son los trabajadores de construcción. Read more

Tasks and corrective actions give you a chance to put everything you learned during inspections and observations to work so that you can improve safety. Take this course to learn about factors that should influence the corrective actions you choose and best practices you should follow. This course is intended for all industries and construction employees, including managers. Read more