Alaska Safety for Plumbers

The purpose of this four-hour course is to teach plumbers in Alaska about on-the-job safety. The course covers a number of topics that are broken up into the following segments:

Workplace safety

This segment discusses general safety concerns for plumbers and the role OSHA plays in protecting workers from harm.

Hazardous substances and environmental risks

Learn about the hazards and risks that can be encountered by plumbers including lead, asbestos, mold, industrial chemicals, and mercury.

Flammable or combustible materials

Understand substances and materials that have a high potential to catch fire and explore fire protection and prevention standards.

Workplace hazards

This segment deals with risks to health and safety that can be present at a worksite, including sulfur dioxide and biohazards such as sewage and rodent infestations. It also looks at standards for respirators and respirator use.

Physical strains

Learn about the strains and stresses placed on plumbers that can lead to pain and injury. This segment also looks at how to reduce the occurrence and severity of injuries on the job.

Physical hazards

This segment addresses additional threats to plumbers' health and well-being, including burns, electric shock, eye injuries, slips, trips, and falls.

Course ID(s): 20331

Approved By: Department of Labor and Workforce Development - Mechanical Inspection Division