November 15, 2014
For many construction sites, steel workers provide the backbone of the entire operation. These skilled workers put the beams, girders, and columns in place that will form the integral structure of buildings. Below, you’ll find a list of training topics that are required for most Steel Workers.
OSHA Required Training
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):
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):
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):
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):
First Aid OSHA Regulation: 1910.266 App B
When OSHA Requires First Aid Training:
In the absence of a nearby hospital or clinic (more than 4 minutes away), a designated employee should be trained to render first aid. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Training Frequency
Retraining for life threatening emergencies should occur annually. Retraining for non-life-threatening response should occur ‘periodically’.
Downloadable First Aid Training Resources (free):
Industry Best-Practice Training(Not required by OSHA)
Ergonomics
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Ergonomics Training Resources (free):
Eye Safety
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Eye Safety Training Resources (free):
Hand, Wrist and Finger
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Hand, Wrist and Finger Training Resources (free):
Slips, Trips and Falls
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Slips, Trips and Falls Training Resources (free):
Welding Safety
Training Frequency
Annually