Module 1: Introduction to Steel Erection Safety

• Importance of safety in steel erection operations
• Common hazards and accident statistics
• Regulatory requirements (OSHA, ANSI, local construction codes)

Module 2: Roles and Responsibilities

• Duties of employers, supervisors, ironworkers, and crane operators
• Competent persons for supervision and inspection
• Reporting hazards and unsafe practices

Module 3: Types of Steel Structures and Components

• Beams, columns, trusses, and girders
• Prefabricated vs. on-site fabricated components
• Understanding connections, loads, and stability

Module 4: Hazard Identification

• Falls from height, struck-by incidents, and collapse risks
• Overloading, swinging loads, and pinching hazards
• Electrical hazards near power lines

Module 5: Planning and Risk Assessment

• Job hazard analysis for steel erection tasks
• Load calculations and crane operation planning
• Weather and environmental considerations

Module 6: Rigging and Lifting Operations

• Proper selection and inspection of rigging equipment
• Sling types, shackles, hooks, and load attachment
• Safe lifting, signaling, and load movement

Module 7: Fall Protection Measures

• Guardrails, safety nets, and personal fall arrest systems (PFAS)
• Anchor points, harnesses, and lanyards
• Safe working procedures at elevated positions

Module 8: Scaffold and Temporary Support Safety

• Using scaffolds, ladders, and temporary platforms
• Shoring, bracing, and stabilizing steel components
• Preventing tipping or collapse

Module 9: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Helmets, gloves, safety boots, eye protection
• High-visibility clothing and specialized PPE for steel operations
• Maintenance, inspection, and correct usage

Module 10: Environmental and Weather Considerations

• Wind, rain, snow, and extreme temperatures affecting steel erection
• Adjusting procedures and suspending work if required
• Monitoring conditions and site safety coordination

Module 11: Emergency Procedures

• Rescue plans for falls, struck-by incidents, or rigging failures
• First aid and coordination with onsite medical services
• Reporting incidents and near misses

Module 12: Continuous Improvement and Safety Culture

• Reviewing steel erection incidents and lessons learned
• Updating procedures, training, and hazard controls
• Promoting a proactive safety culture among ironworkers