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NAPSA Certified Sweeper Operator – Construction
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Modules
3) Sweeper Basics
Lessons
4) Vehicle Pre-Start
Lesson
5) Safe Driving
Lessons
- Safe Driving – Backing Up – Construction
- Safe Driving – Basics – Construction
- Safe Driving – Maintenance Issues Construction
- Safe Driving – Responding to Emergencies Construction
- Safe Driving – Defensive & Courteous Driving Construction
- Safe Driving- Distractions Construction
- Safe Driving – In-cab Safety Construction
- Safe Driving – “The No Zone” Construction
6) Accidents
An in depth discussion regarding accident prevention and critical steps required of you if you are involved in an accident.
Lessons
7) Paperwork, Record Keeping & Post Trip
Lesson
8) Sweeper Operation
Lessons
9) Blowers & Blowing Tools
Lessons
10) Environmental Issues - Construction
Lessons
11) Construction Site Management
Lessons
- Construction Site Management – Introduction
- Arrival on a Construction Site
- Getting Water – Construction
- Construction Site Hazards – Construction
- Site Management – Driving Strategies – Construction
- Construction Site Management – Turns
- Construction Site Management – Speed
- Milling Operations – Construction
- Results – Construction
- Leaving The Site – Construction
12) Trouble Shooting - Construction
Lessons
13) Dumping
Lesson
14) Washing
Lesson
15) People Skills
Lessons
16) Airports
Lesson
17) Ethics
Lesson
18) The Main Thing
Lesson
19) Final Exam & Course Feedback
Lessons
20) Oral Exam Preparation
Lesson
21) Acknowledgements and Thanks
Lesson
Other Lessons
Health Issues & Injuries – Construction
Drug Use – Construction
DRUG USE It may seem like a no-brainer, but we’ve got to say it anyway: If you’re in an accident, you will likely be drug tested. If your drug test…
Ergonomics & Posture – Construction
ERGONOMICS & POSTURE The dictionary definition of ergonomics: The study of people’s efficiency in their working environment. However, from a more practical standpoint, ergonomics is about safety. Your work environment…
Sight & Hearing – Construction
SIGHT Your sight is the most important sense you have as a sweeper operator. Making sure your eyes are protected and cared for is more than just a good idea…
Sleep – Construction
You need to sleep. It’s a fact of life. But it’s not just a matter of getting sleep. It’s a matter of getting quality sleep, and enough of it. The…
Nutrition – Construction

Nutrition: You might be wondering why nutrition is the first item in becoming a CSO. Frankly, this is one of those areas that most in our profession do poorly. However,…
Heat Illness – Construction
Let’s talk heat. We are not attempting to give medical advise of any kind here. However, if you work in a hot environment you must become a student of how…