Training Personnel

Poor worker knowledge, due to lack of training or ineffective training, is a major cause of work zone accidents. For this reason, OSHA requires personnel to be trained before they can work in the work zone.
Work zone orientation

All personnel, regardless of occupation, must be oriented to each work zone’s hazards and how to avoid them.

This includes personnel visiting the worksite.

For construction workers, NOISH suggests more in-depth training on topics such as:
+ Recognizing, eliminating, or avoiding hazards involving equipment;
+ Knowing the locations and sizes of blind spots around equipment;
+ Knowing the hazards and protective measures associated with working at night; and
+ Understanding communication methods and alarms.

Equipment operator training:
OSHA regulations require equipment operators to be fully trained on the machines they will operate. Training should include instruction on:
+ How to avoid rollovers;
+ Information on the clearances that must be maintained between vehicles, and hazards such as unstable surfaces, trenches, excavations, and overhead utility lines; and
+ Instruction on the location, size, and configurations of blind spots and what can be done to minimize their potential for contributing to accidents.

This information is provided by: Assurance Agency