Students learn the information needed to prevent accidents and protect themselves and others from injury on the worksite, as well as the appropriate steps to take in the event of an accident. Areas of focus include; provincial legislation regarding workplace health and safety, personal protective equipment, types of fires and extinguishers, proper use of ladders and scaffolding, hazardous building materials and substances, and the role of foreperson in the workplace. Students are also expected to complete a practical safety component.