Prevention through Design: Structural Steel
- Course Number: S1040
- Credits: 4 hours
- Instructor: Ellen Huang, PE
- Price: $40
Course Outline
This course introduces Prevention through Design (PtD)—also known as Design for Safety—showing how to “design out” hazards across a facility’s life cycle using the hierarchy of controls. You’ll learn PtD’s strategic goals, relevant OSHA/NIOSH guidance, and practical methods for eliminating, substituting, and engineering out risks in structural steel design, fabrication, and erection. Through real-world examples, standards, and case studies, it demonstrates how engineers can integrate safety principles into design decisions, enhancing both worker protection and project efficiency.
At the end of this course, there will be a multiple-choice, open-book quiz, which is designed to enhance your understanding of the course material.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, the student will:
- Be able to explain the principles and goals of Prevention through Design (PtD);
- Be able to apply the hierarchy of controls to minimize hazards in steel design and construction;
- Be able to identify design-stage interventions that improve constructability and reduce risk; and
- Be able to incorporate PtD concepts into engineering practice following NIOSH and ANSI guidelines.