{"id":18455,"date":"2019-04-19T06:29:20","date_gmt":"2019-04-19T06:29:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/c\/?p=18455"},"modified":"2026-01-25T16:24:31","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T16:24:31","slug":"reasons-training-matters-construction-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.proprofstraining.com\/blog\/reasons-training-matters-construction-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"Construction Safety Training: How to Train Employees Effectively"},"content":{"rendered":"

Along with logging, refuse collection, and truck driving, construction is considered a high-risk occupation. That\u2019s why construction safety training is so important.<\/span><\/p>\n

In 2020, more than <\/span>130,000<\/span><\/a> construction workers lost their work time due to illness or injuries.<\/span><\/p>\n

Roughly <\/span>20%<\/span><\/a> of worker fatalities are reported from this industry, costing companies billions of dollars each year.<\/span><\/p>\n

Despite this, many construction workers believe that the safety training they receive is insufficient.<\/span><\/p>\n

To build a culture of safety in the workplace, you need to train your employees on different topics, including those required by laws.<\/span><\/p>\n

Continue reading to find out what construction safety training is, why it is important, and how to develop a safety training program.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>What is Safety Training for Construction Workers?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

C<\/span>onstruction safety training is a mandatory training program for construction workers to ensure safety and well-being while performing their duties. Examples of safety training include fall protection<\/a>, HAZMAT, and personal protective equipment (PPE). These programs are generally implemented under the direction of OSHA and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).<\/span><\/p>\n

During the training, construction workers are trained in the following safety areas:<\/span><\/p>\n