Jenkins Academy of Applied Technology
Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) — Exam Preparation
Free independent CHST examination preparation. Start with the available introductory lessons and sign up for the BETA test.
OSH-203 · School of Occupational Safety · Independent preparation
Start with the released lessons
BETA test. 5 of 42 lessons published, including two introductory lessons. The remaining curriculum, final assessment and full-course completion are not yet available.
5 of 42 lessons published · Includes the two introductory lessons; supporting MAT courses are counted separately.
These lessons are free to read without a purchase. Practice progress and written responses are saved on the device you use. Keep a copy of your work when changing devices.
Welcome and how to learn
About 25 minutes of reading and practice. Open lesson →
Readiness and your study plan
About 35 minutes of reading and practice. Open lesson →
Technical lessons
1.1 — Identify Hazards, Exposure and Risk
About 40 minutes. Documented construction case, original worksheet and six practice questions. Open lesson →
1.2 — Build a Task-Based Hazard Analysis
About 45 minutes. Documented construction case, original worksheet and six practice questions. Open lesson →
1.3 — Select and Verify Effective Controls
About 45 minutes. Documented construction case, original worksheet and six practice questions. Open lesson →
Full CHST course outline · 42 lessons
The Academy course outline below defines the publishing total. It is not a BCSP-required lesson count. Unreleased lessons are not open; the complete course and final assessment remain unavailable.
Introduction
Risk decisions
- 1.1 · Identify Hazards, Exposure and Risk
- 1.2 · Build a Task-Based Hazard Analysis
- 1.3 · Select and Verify Effective Controls
- 1.4 · Prioritize Risk and Coordinate Simultaneous Work — Not released
Construction operations
- 2.1 · Working at Heights and Fall Systems — Not released
- 2.2 · Scaffolds, Ladders and Access — Not released
- 2.3 · Excavation and Trenching — Not released
- 2.4 · Confined-Space Work and Rescue Planning — Not released
- 2.5 · Electrical and Hazardous Energy Exposure — Not released
- 2.6 · Concrete, Masonry and Structural Work — Not released
- 2.7 · Hot Work and Worksite Fire Exposure — Not released
Equipment and materials
- 3.1 · Cranes and Load Movement — Not released
- 3.2 · Rigging, Signals and Lift Coordination — Not released
- 3.3 · Mobile Equipment and Struck-By Exposure — Not released
- 3.4 · Hand, Power and Powder-Actuated Tools — Not released
- 3.5 · Material Handling, Storage and Housekeeping — Not released
Occupational health
- 4.1 · Exposure Pathways and Monitoring — Not released
- 4.2 · Chemical Hazards, Labels and SDS — Not released
- 4.3 · Silica, Asbestos, Lead and Heavy Metals — Not released
- 4.4 · Noise, Radiation and Vibration — Not released
- 4.5 · Heat, Cold and Biological Hazards — Not released
- 4.6 · Ergonomics and Work Design — Not released
- 4.7 · PPE and Respiratory Protection Decisions — Not released
Emergency readiness
- 5.1 · Site Emergency Plans and Communication — Not released
- 5.2 · Fire Protection and Response Limits — Not released
- 5.3 · Medical Needs and Universal Precautions — Not released
- 5.4 · Incident Command, Drills and Recovery — Not released
Incident learning
- 6.1 · Preserve Evidence and Conduct Interviews — Not released
- 6.2 · Analyze Causation and Work Conditions — Not released
- 6.3 · Corrective Action and Effectiveness Review — Not released
Program implementation
- 7.1 · Apply Standards and Define Responsibilities — Not released
- 7.2 · Develop Site-Specific Safety Plans — Not released
- 7.3 · Inspect Work and Use Manufacturer Instructions — Not released
Program evaluation
- 8.1 · Records, Rates and Trend Interpretation — Not released
- 8.2 · Audit Implementation and Sustain Controls — Not released
Leadership and training
- 9.1 · Leadership, Ethics and Confidentiality — Not released
- 9.2 · Training Needs and Effective Communication — Not released
- 9.3 · Evaluate Learning and Support Worker Health — Not released
Integrated review
- 10.1 · Construction Safety Capstone — Not released
- 10.2 · Examination Practice and Targeted Remediation — Not released
Supporting coursework and deeper study
Use the shared MAT sequence for calculation skills, then return to the construction examples in this preparation track. Technical courses provide additional subject practice.
Assigned supporting mathematics
The courses below form the supporting mathematics sequence for the CHST curriculum. MAT-100 through MAT-103 have released self-study lessons; the other MAT entries remain BETA test and closed. Formal MAT enrollment is closed. No math assignments, completions or prerequisites are being applied to your account by this page.
- MAT-101 · Algebra, Units, and Technical Problem Solving
Units, ratios, formula rearrangement and checking calculations. Free self-study lessons available · Formal enrollment closed Open mathematics lessons →
- MAT-102 · Geometry and Trigonometry for Safety Practice
Geometry, slopes, angles and right triangles. Free self-study lessons available · Formal enrollment closed Open mathematics lessons →
- MAT-104 · Mechanics, Loads, and Materials Handling
Loads, sling tension, moments and material handling. BETA test · Not open for enrollment
- MAT-105 · Energy, Electricity, Pressure, and Worksite Calculations
Electrical, pressure, energy and fall-distance calculations. BETA test · Not open for enrollment
- MAT-106 · Chemistry, Concentrations, and Exposure Calculations
Concentrations, time-weighted averages and sampling. BETA test · Not open for enrollment
- MAT-108 · Noise, Radiation, and Thermal Calculations
Noise, radiation and thermal calculations, including WBGT. BETA test · Not open for enrollment
- MAT-110 · Statistics and Performance Monitoring
Incident rates, descriptive statistics and performance interpretation. BETA test · Not open for enrollment
Readiness and additional mathematics
Use readiness support when needed and additional courses for a deeper explanation.
- MAT-100 · Mathematics Readiness and Refresher
Arithmetic, fractions, percentages and calculator readiness. Free self-study lessons available · Formal enrollment closed Open mathematics lessons →
- MAT-103 · Exponents, Logarithms, and Scientific Relationships
Logarithms and scientific relationships behind physical-agent calculations. Free self-study lessons available · Formal enrollment closed Open mathematics lessons →
- MAT-107 · Airflow and Ventilation Fundamentals
Airflow and ventilation calculations. BETA test · Not open for enrollment
- MAT-109 · Ergonomic Assessment Calculations
Ergonomic assessment calculations. BETA test · Not open for enrollment
Explore the full MAT catalog →
Study further in released safety lessons
Course outlines are public. Lesson links use the existing classroom; sign-in, free Academy access, registration and lesson-order requirements still apply. Follow the course outline if you have not started the supporting course.
- Rigging and lifting decisions
CRN-001 · Cranes, Derricks, Rigging and Signaling
Study lesson: Inspect and select slings and hardware → - Excavation protective systems
EXC-001 · Excavation and Trenching — Construction Safety
Study lesson: Select a valid cave-in protection method → - Confined-space atmospheric testing
PRCS-001-CON · Confined Spaces — Construction
Study lesson: Test and monitor the atmosphere → - Chemical labels and safety data sheets
HC-001 · Hazard Communication: Chemical Safety at Work
Study lesson: Find and use a safety data sheet →
Uses manufacturing examples; apply the chemical-information skills to the actual construction task. - Silica exposure controls
RCS-001-CON · Respirable Crystalline Silica — Construction
Study lesson: Apply Table 1 to the actual task → - Noise level and exposure time
HCP-001-CON · Noise Exposure and Hearing Protection — Construction Worker Knowledge Core
Study lesson: Read exposure as level plus time → - Emergency planning
EAP-001-CON · Emergency Action Plans and Evacuation — Construction Worker Knowledge Core
Study lesson: Find the six parts that guide your actions → - Incident records and learning
RK-001 · OSHA Injury and Illness Recordkeeping & Reporting
Study lesson: Using records for learning →
These are Academy study connections, not BCSP-required courses or a guarantee of examination coverage or success. Optional assessments and certificates follow each course’s separate terms. The full CHST course remains closed; its released introductory and technical lessons remain available.
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Preparation and certification
This independently authored course does not award the CHST credential, guarantee examination success or authorize hazardous work. BCSP determines eligibility, examinations and certification. Application, examination and certification fees are separate.
The introductory lessons support learning methods and study planning. Lessons 1.1–1.3 add hazard recognition, task analysis, control selection and verification practice. The released lessons do not cover the full CHST examination blueprint. The remaining curriculum, final assessment and full-course completion are not yet available.
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