Steel Erection - Construction

Steel Erection - Construction

Learning objectives

  • Identify common steel erection hazards and describe proper precautions to take to ensure you and your co-workers are safe during steel erection activities
  • Describe safety precautions that must be followed when you are working with hoisting equipment such as cranes and derricks
  • List the requirements for worker safety and maintaining structural stability during the steel erection process
  • Identify the hazards associated with column stability and, specifically, the proper use of anchor rods or bolts to ensure column stability
  • List the general requirements for erecting steel joists and describe how to increase your protection from the most hazardous activities during joist erection
  • Identify the requirements for erecting systems-engineered metal buildings safely
  • Describe the unique fall protection requirements for steel erection activities

Course overview

This course teaches workers the best safety practices to follow when working on steel erection projects.


The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.


  • 41 minutes
  • Format: Online Interactive
  • English , Spanish
Course Outline
  • Introduction
  • Hoisting and Rigging
  • Structural Steel Assembly
  • Column Anchorage, Beams, and Columns
  • Open Web Steel Joists
  • Systems-Engineered Metal Buildings
  • Fall Protection
Regulations
  • 29 CFR 1910 Subpart D - Walking-Working Surfaces n 1910.1910.22 General Requirements
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