NCCER Field Safety

Issued by NCCER

This individual has demonstrated the ability to: • Describe job-site hazards and how to minimize risks • Safely operate hand and power tools • Explain safety precautions for confined spaces and excavation work • Describe traffic control devices and how to use them • Explain how to minimize the risks of electrical work • Demonstrate lockout/tagout procedures • Inspect and don fall-protection equipment • Safely use ladders, scaffolds, and aerial lifts …see more skills below.

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Earning Criteria

…skills continued… • Describe hazards and safeguards related to steel-erection work • Explain guidelines for working safely around heavy equipment • Describe how to handle loads with a forklift safely • Identify site hazards and restrictions related to crane operation • Explain safety precautions associated with concrete and masonry construction • Follow procedures required for safe materials handling • Demonstrate proper lifting procedures • Describe safety precautions related to rigging
Completed training through an NCCER Accredited training organization. Successfully demonstrated to an NCCER-certified instructor and/or evaluator the performance task requirements for all Field Safety modules. Successfully completed the course modules and passed the knowledge based examinations.
The NCCER course completions can be validated at www.nccer.org by searching the individuals NCCER card number. Each individual who completes an NCCER course also receives a card number associated with their record. This search is free and can verify the completions earned.