Training Requirements Matrix

Document Type: Reference
Version: 1.0
Last Updated: February 2026
Distribute To: HR, Supervisors, Safety

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Purpose

Define required training by position to ensure compliance and competency.

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Training Requirements by Position

All Employees

Training	When	Frequency	Duration
Safety Orientation	Before work	Once + updates	2-4 hours
Company Policies	Day 1	Once + updates	1 hour
Harassment Prevention	Within 30 days	Every 2 years	1-2 hours
Emergency Procedures	Day 1	Annual	30 min

Field Personnel (Additional)

Training	When	Frequency	Duration
OSHA 10-Hour	Before field work	Once	10 hours
Toolbox Talks	Weekly	Ongoing	15 min/week
PPE Training	Before work	Annual	1 hour
Heat Illness Prevention	Spring	Annual	30 min
Fall Protection Awareness	Before exposure	Annual	1 hour

Supervisors/Foremen (Additional)

Training	When	Frequency	Duration
OSHA 30-Hour	Within 6 months	Once	30 hours
First Aid/CPR	Before assignment	Every 2 years	4-8 hours
Supervisor Safety	Before assignment	Annual	2-4 hours
Leadership Training	Within year 1	As needed	Varies

Equipment Operators (Additional)

Training	When	Frequency	Duration
Equipment Specific	Before operation	Per equipment	Varies
Forklift	Before operation	Every 3 years	4 hours
Aerial Lift	Before operation	Every 3 years	4 hours
Crane (if applicable)	Before operation	Per certification	Varies

Project Managers (Additional)

Training	When	Frequency	Duration
Contract Management	Year 1	As needed	Varies
Construction Law	Year 1	As needed	Varies
Project Management	Ongoing	As needed	Varies
Software Training	As needed	As needed	Varies

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Required Certifications

Certification	Required For	Issued By	Renewal
OSHA 10-Hour	Field workers	OSHA provider	None
OSHA 30-Hour	Supervisors	OSHA provider	None
First Aid/CPR	Supervisors	Red Cross/AHA	2 years
Forklift Operator	Forklift users	Employer	3 years
Crane Operator	Crane operators	NCCCO	5 years
CDL	Commercial drivers	State DMV	Per state

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Special Training Requirements

Hazard-Specific Training:

Hazard	Training Required	Who
Fall Protection	Fall protection program	Workers at height
Confined Space	Entry procedures	Entrants, attendants
Respiratory	Respirator program	Respirator users
Excavation	Competent person	Excavation supervisors
Scaffold	Scaffold safety	Scaffold users/erectors
Electrical	NFPA 70E	Qualified electrical
Silica	Silica exposure	Concrete, masonry

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Training Documentation

Required Records:

• Employee name
• Training date
• Training topic
• Trainer name
• Duration
• Test scores (if applicable)
• Employee signature

Retention:

• Duration of employment
• Plus 3 years minimum
• Certifications: permanent

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Training Tracking

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         EMPLOYEE TRAINING RECORD
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Employee: _________________________________________________

Position: _________________________________________________

Start Date: _______________________________________________

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| Training | Date | Trainer | Hours | Expires | Notes |
|----------|------|---------|-------|---------|-------|
|          |      |         |       |         |       |
|          |      |         |       |         |       |
|          |      |         |       |         |       |

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Related Documents

• Safety Orientation
• Certification Tracking
• Training Sign-In Sheets
• Competency Assessments

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Software Integration

Safety Meetings App:

• Training documentation
• Certification tracking
• Expiration alerts
• Digital sign-in

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