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Construction-related Training Exercises

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Lesson Name
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Purpose
Bob's Builders

This story is about the pressures of working short-handed on a job that is behind schedule. In working through the story, you will experience the decisions the characters make about the pace of work, the importance of good body mechanics, and how to coach a relatively inexperienced worker to get the job done safely.

Rogers' Remodelers

This story illustrates how a cluttered worksite can hamper productivity, and how clear communication is essential when site conditions are such that things aren't going according to plan.

Smitty's Drywall

This story shows how fatigue, poor planning, clutter, hurrying, and improper lifting can lead to a back injury.

Off to a Late Start

In this story, emphasis is on organizing work assignments when key workers are late or do not show up for work. Problems include how to coach less experienced workers and checking equipment set up.

The Deck Dilemma

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In this story, a worker decides how to cope with cluttered worksite conditions created by other subcontractors. Site conditions are sloppy due to bad weather. The story illustrates how responding to these conditions with only halfway measures may compromise safety and lead to an injury.

Up on the Roof

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This story has to do with planning a job out, fall protection, and determining who has sufficient experience to perform a potentially hazardous task.


Comments to Mark Schneider, Last Modified: March 29, 2001
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