A construction site is one of the most dangerous work areas possible. Construction requires the constant use of tools, heavy machinery, and hazardous materials. Below, you’ll find a list of training topics that are required for most Construction Workers.
OSHA Required Training
Fall Protection
OSHA Regulation: 1926.503(a)
When OSHA Requires Fall Protection Training:
Required for each employee that may be exposed to fall hazards. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Training Frequency
When there is a change in the workplace or the employer has reason to believe that a trained employee does not have the understanding and skill necessary to perform the job safely.
Downloadable Fall Protection Training Resources (free):
Fall Protection Powerpoint
Fall Protection Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Ladder / Stairway
OSHA Regulation: 1926.1060
When OSHA Requires Ladder / Stairway Training:
Employees that are required to use ladders or stairways should be trained on the hazards associated with their usage. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Training Frequency
Provide retraining so that the employee maintains the understanding and knowledge acquired from the training.
Downloadable Ladder / Stairway Training Resources (free):
Ladder Safety Powerpoint
Ladder Safety Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Scaffolding
OSHA Regulation: 1926.454
When OSHA Requires Scaffolding Training:
Required for employees that are required to work while on a scaffold. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Training Frequency
When there is a change or when the employee is observed being unsafe.
Downloadable Scaffolding Resources (free):
Scaffolding Powerpoint
Scaffolding Safety Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Electrical
OSHA Regulation: 1910.332
When OSHA Requires Electrical Training:
When an employee faces the risk of electric shock that is not reduced to a safe level by engineering controls. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Training Frequency
None specified.
Downloadable Electrical Training Resources (free):
Electrical Safety Awareness Training Powerpoint
Electrical Safety Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Lockout Tagout
OSHA Regulation: 1910.147(c)(7)
When OSHA Requires Lockout Tagout Training:
When an employee works in area that contains machinery that is locked out / tagged out. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Training Frequency
When there is a change.
Downloadable Lockout Tagout Training Resources (free):
Lockout Tagout Powerpoint
Lockout Safety Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
HazCom / GHS
OSHA Regulation: 1910.1200(h)
When OSHA Requires HazCom / GHS Training:
Employees that may be exposed to hazardous substances as part of their job. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Training Frequency
When there is a change.
Downloadable HazCom / GHS Training Resources (free):
HazCom / GHS Powerpoint
HazCom / GHS Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Forklifts
OSHA Regulation: 1910.178(l)
When OSHA Requires Forklift Training:
When an employee is required to use a powered industrial truck as part of their job duties. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Training Frequency
Re-evaluation every three years; re-training if new equipment is introduced, an accident occurs, or if the operator is operating the equipment in an unsafe manner.
Downloadable Forklift Training Resources (free):
Forklift Safety Powerpoint
Forklift Safety Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Hearing Protection
OSHA Regulation: 1910.95(k)
When OSHA Requires Hearing Protection Training:
Employees that are exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time weighted average of 85 decibels. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Training Frequency
Annually.
Downloadable Hearing Protection Training Resources (free):
Hearing Protection Powerpoint
Hearing Protection Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Manlifts
OSHA Regulation: 1910.66(i)(1)
When OSHA Requires Manlift Training:
When an employee is required to operate a working platform as part of their job. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Training Frequency
None specified.
Downloadable Manlift Training Resources (free):
Manlift Operator Powerpoint
Working Platform Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Confined Spaces
OSHA Regulation: 1910.146(g)
When OSHA Requires Confined Spaces Training:
Confined space training is required for authorized entrants, attendants, and entry supervisors. Essentially this includes anyone who works in a confined space as well as the attendant. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Training Frequency
OSHA does not specifically require training. However annual retraining is an industry best practice.
Downloadable Confined Spaces Training Resources (free):
Confined Spaces Training Powerpoint
Confined Spaces Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Personal Protective and Respiratory Equipment
OSHA Regulation: 1910.132(f)
When OSHA Requires Personal Protective and Respiratory Equipment Training:
When an employee is required to wear PPE, they must be trained on its usage. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Training Frequency
Retraining required when the type of PPE changes, employee demonstrates inability to use PPE properly, or when the workplace changes in a way that renders previous training obsolete.
Downloadable Personal Protective and Respiratory Equipment Training Resources (free):
Personal Protective Equipment Powerpoint
Personal Protective Equipment Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Industry Best-Practice Training
(Not required by OSHA)
Back Safety
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Back Safety Training Resources (free):
Back Safety Powerpoint
Back Safety Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Ergonomics
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Ergonomics Training Resources (free):
Ergonomics Powerpoint
Ergonomics Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Trench and Shoring Safety
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Trench and Shoring Safety Training Resources (free):
Trench and Shoring Safety Powerpoint
Trench Safety Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Slips, Trips and Falls
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Slips, Trips and Falls Training Resources (free):
Slips, Trips and Falls Powerpoint
Slips, Trips and Falls Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Crane Safety
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Crane Safety Training Resources (free):
Crane Safety Powerpoint
Crane Safety Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Materials Handling
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Materials Handling Training Resources (free):
The Back and Material Handling Powerpoint
Manual Materials Handling Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Construction Equipment
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Construction Equipment Training Resources (free):
Construction Equipment Powerpoint
Site Safety Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Cranes, Chains, Slings, Hoists, and Rigging
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Cranes, Chains, Slings, Hoists, and Rigging Training Resources (free):
Crane Operations Powerpoint
Cranes & Hoists Signals Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Power Tools Safety
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Power Tools Safety Training Resources (free):
Power Tools Safety Powerpoint
Power Tools Safety Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Heat Stress
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Heat Stress Training Resources (free):
Heat Illness Prevention Powerpoint
Heat Stress Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Hand Safety
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Hand Safety Training Resources (free):
Hand Safety Powerpoint
Hand Safety Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Fire Prevention
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Fire Prevention Training Resources (free):
Fire Prevention Powerpoint
Fire Prevention Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Welding and Cutting
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Welding and Cutting Training Resources (free):
Welding and Cutting Powerpoint
Welding Safety Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Hazard Recognition
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Hazard Recognition Training Resources (free):