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 ProtectionOSHA 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
Fall Protection Training Videos (paid):
Fall Protection by Atlantic Training
Fall Protection: Prevent Falling with PPE by Atlantic Training
Fall Protection The Right Connection by Coastal Training
Ladder / StairwayOSHA 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
Ladder Safety Training Videos (paid):
Ladder Safety by Atlantic Training
Ladder Safety in Construction by Atlantic Training
Stairways & Ladders by Coastal Training
ScaffoldingOSHA 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
Scaffolding Training Videos (paid):
Suspended Scaffolding Safety in Construction Environments by Atlantic Training
Supported Scaffolding Safety in Construction Environments by Atlantic Training
Scaffolding Safety For Employees by Atlantic Training
ElectricalOSHA 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
Electrical Training Videos (paid):
Electrocution Hazards Part I: Worksite Safety by Atlantic Training
Preventing Electrocutions by Atlantic Training
Electrical Safety by Atlantic Training
Lockout TagoutOSHA 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
Lockout Tagout Training Videos (paid):
Lock Out Tag Out by Atlantic Training
Lockout Tagout: Secure Safely by Atlantic Training
Lockout/Tagout Lightning In A Bottle by Coastal Training / DuPont
HazCom / GHSOSHA 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
HazCom / GHS Training Videos (paid):
HazCom (GHS) in Industrial Facilities by Atlantic Training
GHS Safety Data Sheets Training Video by Atlantic Training
HazCom (GHS) in Healthcare Facilities by Atlantic Training
ForkliftsOSHA 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
Forklift Training Videos (paid):
Forklift Safety by Atlantic Training
Forklift: Certify and Comply Safety by Atlantic Training
Forklifts and Pedestrian Safety by Atlantic Training
Hearing ProtectionOSHA 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
Hearing Protection Training Videos (paid):
Hearing Conservation Safety by Atlantic Training
Hearing Conservation (PPE) by Atlantic Training
Ultimate Hearing Conservation by Atlantic Training
ManliftsOSHA 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
Aerial Lift Safety Training Videos (paid):
Aerial Lifts in Industrial and Construction Environments by Atlantic Training
Aerial Lift Safety by Summit Training Source
Aerial Lift Safety by Atlantic Training
Confined SpacesOSHA 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
Confined Spaces Training Videos (paid):
Permit Required Confined Space Entry by Atlantic Training
Confined Space Entry by Atlantic Training
HAZWOPER Confined Space Entry by Atlantic Training
Personal Protective and Respiratory EquipmentOSHA 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
Personal Protective and Respiratory Equipment Training Videos (paid):
Personal Protective Equipment by Atlantic Training
Personal Protective Equipment in Construction by Atlantic Training
Personal Protective Equipment Refresher by Atlantic Training
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
Back Safety Training Videos (paid):
Back Safety by Atlantic Training
Back Safety Lift Well, Live Well by Coastal / DuPont
Back Safety in Office Environments by Atlantic Training
Ergonomics
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Ergonomics Training Resources (free):
Ergonomics Powerpoint
Ergonomics Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Ergonomics Training Videos (paid):
Industrial Ergonomics by Atlantic Training
Office Ergonomics by Atlantic Training
Laboratory Ergonomics by Atlantic Training
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
Trench and Shoring Safety Training Videos (paid):
Trenching and Shoring Safety by Atlantic Training
The Competent Person and Soil Classification by Atlantic Training
Construction Trenching And Shoring by Coastal / DuPont
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
Slips, Trips and Falls Training Videos (paid):
Slips, Trips & Falls by Atlantic Training
Slips Trips and Falls in Construction by Atlantic Training
Slips, Trips and Falls Taking The Right Steps by Coastal Training
Crane Safety
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Crane Safety Training Resources (free):
Crane Safety Powerpoint
Crane Safety Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Crane Safety Training Videos (paid):
Crane Safety Training by Atlantic Training
Overhead and Gantry Cranes by Coastal / DuPont
Safe Operation Of Cranes And Hoists by Atlantic Training
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
Materials Handling Training Videos (paid):
Materials Handling Safety by Atlantic Training
Material Handling Order Picker by Atlantic Training
Material Handling Equipment Safety by JJ Keller
Construction Equipment
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Construction Equipment Training Resources (free):
Construction Equipment Powerpoint
Site Safety Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Construction Equipment Training Videos (paid):
Aerial Lifts in Industrial and Construction Environments by Atlantic Training
Scissor Lifts in Industrial and Construction Environments by Atlantic Training
Crane Safety in Construction Environments by Atlantic Training
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
Cranes, Chains, Slings, Hoists, and Rigging Training Videos (paid):
Rigging Safety In Construction Environments by Atlantic Training
Cranes, Chains, Slings & Hoists by Atlantic Training
Crane Safety in Construction Environments by Atlantic Training
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
Power Tools Safety Training Videos (paid):
Hand & Power Tool by Atlantic Training
Hand and Power Tool Safety in Construction Environments by Atlantic Training
Advanced Hand and Power Tool Safety Construction by Atlantic Training
Heat Stress
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Heat Stress Training Resources (free):
Heat Illness Prevention Powerpoint
Heat Stress Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Heat Stress Training Videos (paid):
Heat Stress by Atlantic Training
HAZWOPER Heat Stress by Atlantic Training
Heat Stress in Construction Environments by Atlantic Training
Hand Safety
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Hand Safety Training Resources (free):
Hand Safety Powerpoint
Hand Safety Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Hand Safety Training Videos (paid):
Hand, Wrist, and Finger Safety by Atlantic Training
Hand, Wrist and Finger Safety in Construction Environments by Atlantic Training
Hand and Power Tool Safety by Atlantic Training
Fire Prevention
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Fire Prevention Training Resources (free):
Fire Prevention Powerpoint
Fire Prevention Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Fire Prevention Training Videos (paid):
Industrial Fire Prevention by Atlantic Training
Fire Prevention in Healthcare Facilities by Atlantic Training
Fire Prevention in the Office by Atlantic Training
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
Welding and Cutting Training Videos (paid):
Welding Safety by Atlantic Training
Safety Factors In Arc Welding and Cutting Operations by Atlantic Training
Arc Welding Safety by Atlantic Training
Hazard Recognition
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Hazard Recognition Training Resources (free):
Hazard Recognition Powerpoint
Safety and Health Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Hazard Recognition Training Videos (paid):
Hazard Recognition by Atlantic Training
Hazard Recognition And Control by Coastal / DuPont
Job Safety Analysis, Safety Awareness & You by ERI