As all construction professionals should know, OSHA requires formalized training on various construction tasks on an annual or periodic basis. It can be difficult to locate and document all of the requirements, but the team at Safesite has just released a handy guide on their website to make it a whole lot easier.
Safesite’s article titled “How to Comply with OSHA Safety Training Standards” covers all of the OSHA training requirements, not just the construction standards, but it’s organized so you can jump to the most pertinent topics.
In addition to listing the specific regulation standards that OSHA requires training on, the guide also covers proper documentation and instruction requirements, training tips, and OSHA’s Outreach Training Program.
Keep in mind that these training requirements are on the Federal level, so your state may have even more strict training requirements. For example, California requires additional training above and beyond Federal and Maryland has tougher standards for heavy equipment training, according to the guide.
In total, there are 19 construction tasks that require initial training and annual refresher training, with 2 of those coming from the OSHA 1910 general industry standards (Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records – 1910.1020 and Portable Fire Extinguishers – 1910.57). One of the 19 standards, Operation of Powered Platforms – 1926.66 requires bi-annual training for those that use them.
An additional 28 construction tasks are required to be completed in initial training and periodic or as-needed follow-up training. 4 of those 28 come from the OSHA 1910 general industry standards, including Aerial Lifts – 1910.67, Portable Fire Extinguishers – 1910.157, Servicing of Multi-Piece and Single-Piece Rim Wheels – 1910.177, and Toxic and Hazardous Substances – 1910 Subpart Z. Another regulation outside of the construction standards is the General Duty Clause, which covers New Employee Orientation.
For the full list and even more helpful information about safety training requirements, check out the full guide here: safesitehq.com/osha-safety-training
Shane is the creator of Construction Junkie and an active construction project manager. In his career, he has managed interior remodel projects, site development, construction safety, governmental project compliance, and facility maintenance. He has a strong passion for construction technology and safety, as well as sharing the knowledge or insights he has gained throughout his career.