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Field Safety, 3rd edition

Published by Pearson (February 27, 2025) © 2025

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Title overview

For courses covering field safety.

An OSHA-aligned safety training for construction professionals

NCCER’s Field Safety Trainee Guide reinforces safety in the construction industry, for the craftsperson and superintendent alike. Meeting OSHA’s 30-hour certification requirements, it teaches trainees how to recognize and address common hazards in construction and maintenance environments. If delivered by an OSHA-certified instructor, the training can be used to obtain the OSHA certification.

The 3rd Edition was realigned to the current OSHA regulations and has a new module on motor vehicle safety. For the first time ever, this title is available online via NCCERconnect, offering a breadth of engaging learning experiences and assessment options.

Key features of this title

Practical approach to learning construction safety

  • Step-by-step instructions throughout the text guide trainees through tasks, technical procedures and math equations.
  • An introductory page before each module lists objectives, trade terms and performance tasks.
  • Trade features present technical tips and professional practices based on real on-the-job scenarios.

Engaging pedagogy

  • QR codes link to supplementary resources.
  • Review questions test students’ knowledge of the content they’ve just read.
  • Profiles of industry leaders offer trainees inspiring first-hand insight.

New and updated features of this title

Content updates

  • NEW: Content was realigned to current OSHA regulations, including to the verbiage used in safety regulations.
  • NEW: A new module on motor vehicle safety (75130) covers safety practices for motorized equipment used on a typical construction jobsite.

Enhanced pedagogy

  • UPDATED: Curriculum updates were made throughout to further engage users while building out the best safety training possible.
  • REVISED: Revised art and updated tables appear in all modules, supporting visual learners.

Table of contents

MODULES

  1. Introduction to Safety (75101)
  2. Confined Spaces (75125)
  3. Excavation Safety (75126)
  4. Work Zone Safety (75104)
  5. Electrical Safety (75121)
  6. Working from Elevations (75122)
  7. Steel Erection (75110)
  8. Motorized Heavy Equipment (75127)
  9. Powered Industrial Truck Safety (75128)
  10. Crane and Derrick Safety (75129)
  11. Concrete and Masonry (75119)
  12. Introduction to Materials Handling (75124)
  13. Motor Vehicle Safety (75130)

Author bios

About our author

The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) education foundation that provides portable, industry-recognized credentials and certifications for skilled craft professionals. Its comprehensive workforce development system includes accreditation, training, assessment, certification and career development solutions for the construction and maintenance industries.

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