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The 10 Most Critical Factors in Construction Safety
Discover strategies to improve safety on your jobsites. Learn practical, performance-driven safety measures that can reduce risks and incidents on your sites.
Instructor: Jason Edic
1 hour
2,900 students
Last reviewed 9/2024
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Course Description
In this course, you will gain valuable insights into the important aspects of construction safety. Led by Jason Edic, Vice President of Risk Management at Lee Kennedy Co. Inc, the course discusses practical strategies to build a robust safety culture on your jobsites. Jason shares his extensive 20+ years of experience in the construction industry, offering real-world examples that highlight both successes and areas for improvement. This course is for Safety Managers and Construction Operations executives looking to improve their safety practices and align safety with overall business objectives.
The course covers ten vital factors essential for maintaining and improving jobsite safety. You will learn how to implement performance-driven safety approaches, the importance of speaking in business terms, and the influential role of executive management. Additionally, the course explores the need to focus on both leading and lagging indicators, ensuring that safety measures are quantifiable and trackable. The course is designed to help you enhance your safety protocols, ultimately reducing risks and incidents on the jobsite.
Upon completing the course, you will walk away with tangible skills such as conducting effective safety inspections, understanding the true cost of non-compliance, and developing robust safety management systems. With Jason Edick's firsthand knowledge and practical tips, you will be well-equipped to foster a safer working environment.
Learning Objectives
Explore techniques for conducting safety inspections on jobsites.
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Apply data-driven methods to enhance and implement effective safety protocols.
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Communicate safety metrics clearly and effectively to senior management.
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Integrate comprehensive safety considerations into your projects
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Learning Level: Intermediate
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Prerequisite Knowledge: Foundational knowledge of construction safety practices and protocols.
Continuing Education Course Credits
Course Title: The 10 Most Critical Factors in Construction Safety
Course Number: PC-239-092024
Session Number: 1
Curriculum Group Name: AIA Providers
Credit: 1 AIA LU
Course Expiration Date: 09/24/2027
Procore's Continuing Education courses may qualify for continuing education credits with other professional organizations or fulfill state licensing requirements. If you are a member of a different organization, you can download your course completion certificate from your learning profile and report your completion yourself to the organization for potential credit. Please refer to the organization's continuing education requirements for course eligibility information.
AIA CES Provider statement
Procore Technologies is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number 40108059. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES (cessupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).
This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
Frequently Asked Questions
What specific safety protocols will I learn to implement in this course?
The course covers various safety protocols, including how to conduct thorough safety inspections, establish safety management systems, and communicate safety metrics effectively to executive leadership.
Will I learn how to measure safety performance?
Yes, the course will discuss how to use both leading and lagging indicators to measure and improve safety performance on your jobsites.
How does this course help integrate safety into overall business objectives?
The course provides strategies for embedding safety considerations within the broader construction business model. You will learn how to present safety initiatives in business terms, making it easier to align with financial and operational goals.
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Instructors
Jason Edic
Jason Edic is the Vice President of Risk Management at Lee Kennedy Co Inc, bringing over 20 years of experience in construction safety. His expertise encompasses risk management, hazardous waste management, and industrial hygiene. Previously, Jason played a key role in developing safety programs for Harvard University and held significant positions at Turner Construction and URS Corporation. Jason holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Protection and Marine Safety from Massachusetts Maritime Academy. Jason’s deep safety leadership experience makes him a trusted authority in construction safety and risk management.
