Lesson Plan
Course Title: Construction Management
Session Title: Introduction to OSHA
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes to 1 hour, can be extended over several classes if following
Extension/Enrichment section.
Performance Objective:
After completing this lesson the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of OSHA
standards and their applications in the workplace.
Specific Objectives:
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The student will identify areas in need of OSHA regulations
The student will demonstrate basic understanding of OSHA regulations
The student will evaluate areas of need for OSHA regulations
The student will identify areas utilizing OSHA regulations
The student will demonstrate proper basic vocabulary for OSHA regulations
Preparation
TEKS Correlations:
This lesson, as published, correlates to the following TEKS. Any changes/alterations to the
activities may result in the elimination of any or all of the TEKS listed.
130.49 (c)(1)(A)
…align appropriate safety standards to ensure a safe environment…
Interdisciplinary Correlations:
English:
110.31 (c)(21)(B)
… organize information gathered from multiple sources to create a variety of graphics and
forms…
Occupational Correlations: (reference O-Net http://www.onetonline.org/)
11-9021.00 – Construction Managers – bright outlook, green
Sample of Reported Job Titles:
Project Manager, Construction Superintendent, Construction Foreman, Project Superintendent
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Tasks:
Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, or other
regulations – TEKS 130.49.C 1.e
Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements
with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors – TEKS 130.49.C 2.a
Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients,
representing the owner or developer – TEKS 130.49.C 2.d
Knowledge:
Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and
strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of
people, data, property, and institutions. Time management, Critical Thinking, Coordination,
Monitoring – TEKS 130.49.C 1.e
English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including
the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar – TEKS 130.49.C 2.a
Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their
applications – TEKS 130.49.C 2.b
Soft Skills:
Time management, Critical Thinking, Coordination, Monitoring
Teacher Preparation:
Teacher will review the terms in the outline, PowerPoint and OSHA standards to become
familiar with lesson.
This lesson is designed to introduce some basic standards of OSHA in a real world setting. The
school building can be used as the location for this lesson and accommodations should be
made beforehand to properly prepare for the lesson/learning walk.
Teacher should locate and review OSHA website and standards. Teacher should become
familiar with whatever aspects of the guidelines they plan to integrate into lesson.
Teacher can distribute selected quick cards or pocket guides from the OSHA website for
student to review.
Teacher should explore school grounds for examples of areas that do or do not meet some
basic OSHA standards. Secure these areas if needed for student observation.
There are various websites that have inspection checklists that can be downloaded and
modified for use in activity or lesson.
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References:
The following reference website is the most concise location to find, read and print information
covering the OSHA standards.
http://www.osha.gov/
There are various websites and locations that have OSHA checklists that can be downloaded,
adapted or modified for use in this lesson.
Instructional Aids:
1. Display for PowerPoint, websites, pictures
2. Reference websites (if needed)
3. Sets of quick cards or pocket guides. (if applicable)
Materials Needed:
1. Paper
2. Pens, pencils
Equipment Needed:
1. Highlighters or marking tools for drawings are required
2. Clipboards/notebooks for writing
3. Camera/video for documentation (if applicable)
Learner Preparation:
Discuss rules and guidelines for walking around school building.
Discuss rules and guidelines for camera/video usage.
Introduction
Introduction (LSI Quadrant I):
SHOW: Throughout the introduction, show pictures of safe and hazardous work areas. Allow
students to ask questions and discuss about pictures if they are unclear or curious.
ASK: Has anyone ever seen a building being built or construction on the road? Have you ever
noticed the workers wearing hardhats or those orange vests?
SAY: These are used for safety. The orange vests are bright and noticeable, they even have
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reflective materials for the nighttime. This is for the safety of the workers. The hardhats protect
their heads from falling or projectile debris.
ASK: Do you think that the workers have to wear that kind of equipment, or choose to wear it?
Has anyone ever heard of OSHA? Do you know what it stands for?
SAY: OSHA is the Occupational Safety & Health Administration was enacted in 1970. These
rules, standards and regulations were put into place to help ensure safety of the work place,
construction sites and many other places of public occupation.
ASK: Try to think about any construction site you have seen before, whether it was a building or
road construction. Can you think of anything that stood out as safety related? Maybe orange
cones, roadblocks, safety harnesses.
SAY: Most of these are OSHA standards. This is a small example of how OSHA impacts the
construction site.
Outline
Outline (LSI Quadrant II):
Instructors can use the PowerPoint presentation, slides, and note pages in conjunction with the
following outline.
MI
Outline
Notes to Instructor
I. Cover the idea of OSHA and the standards
associated.
Use PowerPoint,
websites and drawings
as aid.
II. Discuss the application of OSHA standards and
their impact in the work place.
Use PowerPoint and
drawings as aid.
III. Demonstrate how to identify basic standards of the
OSHA standards.
Use PowerPoint and
drawings as aid.
IV. Cover some of the more common uses and
prepare students for their learning walk.
Use PowerPoint and
drawings as aid.
V. Explain that class will have a learning walk in the
school building to designated areas to identify,
This is where the most
time will be used. Give
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evaluate and discuss use of OSHA standards.
(Students can be given pre-determined
characteristics or items to look for throughout the
walk.)
A. Hand out materials
B. Cover criteria
C. Assign roles as needed (group leader,
recorder, note taker, etc.)
D. Establish guidelines for learning walk
E. Refocus class for discussion and findings
VI. Discuss with students how the standards help
people.
Verbal
Linguistic
Logical
Mathematical
Visual
Spatial
Musical
Rhythmic
Bodily
Kinesthetic
Intrapersonal
enough time to return
and refocus in the
classroom or specified
location. Evaluation
can even be
homework assignment
if time does not allow.
Allow students to lead
discussions. Point out
main points and
characteristics of the
standards.
Interpersonal
Naturalist
Existentialist
Application
Guided Practice (LSI Quadrant III):
Teacher will demonstrate some items around the classroom that fall under OSHA standards.
Teacher will assign various things to look for on the learning walk. (checklist)
Optional: Student groups can be broken into small teams for this exercise.
Optional: If students are assigned to groups, roles can be assigned for each student. (Note
taker, camera, leader, etc.)
Independent Practice (LSI Quadrant III):
Students will have time to explore and evaluate the building during the learning walk.
Students will check off or highlight items found on the walk from their checklist.
This is an excellent time for teacher to observe students and document with camera or other
device. This type of documentation is important for displays or reference.
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A student could also be designated as a document record (camera) for the class or in each
group if the equipment is available.
(Depending on given criteria, teacher may need to physically observe and participate with each
student or group.)
Summary
Review (LSI Quadrants I and IV):
Question: What are some things you already knew about safety, but did not realize were OSHA
standards?
Question: How can you apply what you have learned to your home?
Question: Did the standards make sense to you? Why or why not?
Evaluation
Informal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III):
Instructor should observe the students independent practice time and note the issues or
questions that arise. These should be addressed or brought up during summary time.
Formal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III, IV):
Student can receive a grade for completing a list of pre-determined items.
Student can receive a grade from direct observation from the teacher. (Teacher could select
several items per student/group and determine a grade from their identification of selected
items.)
Student/group can be asked to present to class and answer questions about information
gathered.
Student/group can be asked to develop a report/presentation for a grade.
Additional credit may be given for additional understanding or interpretation.
Extension
Extension/Enrichment (LSI Quadrant IV):
Students could apply, study and take the 10 Hour OSHA online test and receive an OSHA card.
Students could visit a location with an actual OSHA inspector.
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Teacher could set up visit from OSHA inspector.
Students could research more into specific or assigned OSHA standards.
Students can take pictures or video to create a presentation of good and bad areas of OSHA
standards.
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Construction Management
Introduction to OSHA
Handout
Vocabulary:
OSHA:
Occupational Safety and Health Act. The acronym OSHA is used in
the construction world as a slang term to describe laws being enacted or
enforced that relate to the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.
OSHA's Mission:
OSHA was put into effect in 1970, to help ensure safe and healthful working conditions
for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing
training, outreach, education and assistance.
Organization:
OSHA is part of the United States Department of Labor. The head administrator is the
Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. He/she answers to the
Secretary of Labor, who is a member of the cabinet of the President of the United
States.
OSHA Coverage:
The OSHA Act covers employers and their employees either directly through federal
OSHA or through an OSHA-approved state program. State programs must meet or
exceed federal OSHA standards for workplace safety and health.
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Rubric Template
Task Statement: __Introduction to OSHA_______
Task Assignment: _______________________________________
Criteria Concepts/Skills to
be Assessed
Followed directions
(Possible 4
points)
Located OSHA
standards
Novice
1
Criteria Categories
(Novice to Exemplary)
Developing
Accomplished
2
3
Exemplary
4
No
understanding
and did not
follow
directions for
lesson
Understood
and followed
some
directions for
lessons
Understood and
followed most
directions for
lesson
Understood
and followed all
directions for
lesson
Did not locate
any standards
Located some
standards
Located many
standards
Accurately
located
standards
Did not
participate in
learning walk
Minimally
participated in
learning walk
Partially
participated in
learning walk
Actively
participated in
learning walk
Did not
participate in
class
discussion
Minimally
participated in
class
discussion
Partially
participated in
class discussion
Actively
participated in
class
discussion
No
understanding
of OSHA
standards
Some
understanding
of OSHA
standards
Understanding
of OSHA
standards
Accurately
demonstrated
understanding
of OSHA
standards
(Possible 4
points)
Participated in
learning walk
(Possible 4
points)
Participated in
class discussion
(Possible 4
points)
Understanding of
OSHA standards
(Possible 4
points)
A = 20 – 17 points
Total Points: 20
B = 16 – 13 points
C = 12 – 9 points
D = 8 – 5 points
F = 4 – 0 points
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Points
Earned