If there is one thing that is concerning in the construction industry, it is keeping your employees safe, and the construction work environment poses ample danger for sure. Occupational health and safety (OHS) training is a vital form of training offered by multiple service providers. These programs are designed to simplify safety training so employers can rest assured their staff members follow safety guidelines. Here is a look at some of the things construction employees will learn. 

Employees will learn how to work safely in confined spaces. 

In construction, confined spaces are common, whether it is between two structures or down inside of a tank or small workspace. It is all too easy to get injured in a confined space. Unfortunately, when employees are injured in these spaces, it can make it even harder for them to get out to safety or react if they are in danger. Through OHS compliance training, your construction employees will learn how to stay safe when working in an environment where there is not a lot of room to move around. They will also get to know the proper procedures for handling dangerous situations related to confined spaces. 

Employees will learn how to properly operate a fire extinguisher. 

If there is one piece of fire safety equipment that every member of your construction crew should know how to operate, it is a fire extinguisher. These devices have been trusted for decades when a fire breaks out because they give users the ability to quickly and safely extinguish flames from a distance. During OHS compliance training service, employees will learn about: 

• the different types of fire extinguishers
• how to operate and activate the different types of fire extinguishers
• how to safely extinguish a fire with the device 
• when it is safe to use a fire extinguisher and when it's not

Employees will learn about personal protective equipment. 

Personal protective equipment is a major component in keeping a safe workplace regardless of the industry. It is critical that all employees know how to use personal protective equipment properly, but they also need to know all of the different types of PPE that is available and why it may be useful in the worksite. During training, employees will be exposed to everything from safety glasses to heat-resistant gloves, they will find out how the equipment should be used, and they will also learn about the limitations each type of PPE has.