By Nathan Taylor, CSP, CHST, Safety Operations Manager | Safety Management Consultant
Every employer understands the importance of orienting new employees, but not every part of the process needs to be built from scratch. If supervisors repeatedly deliver the same basic safety information to every new hire, valuable time and resources may be spent on training that could be delivered more efficiently.
To help streamline onboarding, AGC offers a Construction Safety Orientation Awareness-Level Training program. It covers the most common hazards found in construction. The online course combines narrated instruction, photographs, written content, and knowledge checks to provide workers with a baseline understanding of hazard recognition and an increased understanding of safe work practices before they arrive at the jobsite. It also covers many safety topics that could be overlooked.
By outsourcing the foundational elements of a safety orientation, contractors can deliver consistent training, improve documentation, support compliance efforts, and reduce the administrative burden on supervisors. This allows company personnel to focus on project-specific hazards, company expectations, and production activities. The online format is particularly beneficial for remote hiring, enabling employees to complete training before traveling to or reporting for work.
While the program provides a strong foundation, it is only awareness-level training. It is not a substitute for competent person training, qualified person training, task-specific training, or any other training required for employees to safely perform their assigned work. Employers remain responsible (and always will be) for providing all required training and ensuring that workers are qualified for their job duties.
Member companies seeking assistance with new-hire orientations, jobsite orientations, or company-specific training programs are encouraged to contact their assigned AGC safety management consultant (SMC) or the AGC Safety Department.
Learn more about the Construction Safety Orientation Awareness-Level Training program here.
Written with an assist from AI.