Fundamentals of Hazard Identification and Control: A Practical Guide for Safety Professionals - Safety Professionals Continuing Education, 25 Hours

Accepted for:

BCSP Category 7: Safety Related Courses, Distance Learning, 2.5 Points

IHMM Category II: Professional Development Activities (Continuing Education), 25 CMPs

BGC Category 4: Attendance at Educational Programs, 4.16 CM Points 

Here's How Simple It Is:

1. Read the material online
2. Complete the quiz online
3. Get your certificate of completion immediately and earn professional development credit towards your recertification
   

Course Outcome

≥93% of participants will improve their ability to recognize, assess, and control common jobsite hazards using structured observation and task-specific control strategies to prevent injury, illness, or operational disruption.

Course Objectives

After completing this course, the participant will be able to:

• Identify high-risk tasks and environmental conditions that contribute to serious workplace injuries, including those related to falls, confined spaces, electrical systems, dust and airborne contaminants, and fire hazards.
  
• Apply hazard recognition strategies in real-world settings by using observation, pre-task planning, and worker feedback to detect problems early.
  
• Select and implement appropriate hazard control methods based on task type, exposure severity, and hierarchy of controls.
  
• Supervise and enforce compliance with protective systems, including PPE usage, hot work permits, lockout/tagout procedures, fall protection, and confined space entry.
  
• Lead behavioral change through coaching, culture-building, and by addressing common causes of non-compliance among crews.
  

Who Should Enroll? 

• ASP Candidates: Individuals preparing for or holding the Associate Safety Professional credential who want to reinforce hazard control foundations, supervisory enforcement, and applied risk management strategies aligned with BCSP domains.
• STS, STSC, OHST, and CHST: Safety professionals seeking applied supervisory tools to improve daily field-level hazard recognition, control enforcement, and compliance oversight.
• Foremen and Safety Technicians: Individuals responsible for leading crews, issuing permits, or conducting inspections who want to ensure safety is managed proactively, not reactively.
• Construction and Industrial Supervisors: Those in leadership positions who need practical, scenario-based strategies to prevent incidents tied to common jobsite hazards.
• Safety Trainers and Program Managers: Professionals tasked with developing training, audits, or behavioral safety programs who want to reinforce hazard control from the field up.