What you need for construction safety training

Use this shopping list to prepare a construction safety training day without missing the equipment people need to learn safely. Plan one complete PPE set for every participant, including a helmet, goggles, hearing protection, vest, gloves and safety footwear. Practical exercises may also require harnesses, fall protection lines and bollards. Alongside the safety gear, prepare printed worksheets, knowledge tests, pens and presentation equipment, then arrange catering and chilled storage for the training day.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Furniture

Tablesqty 8
Chairsqty 30
Registration desk
Coat racksqty 2

Equipment

Laptop
Projector
Projection screen
Extension cordsqty 4
Power stripsqty 4
Speaker
Microphone
Power banksqty 2

Training materials

Worksheetsqty 30
Knowledge testsqty 30
Pensqty 35
Clipboardsqty 30
Markersqty 12
Flip chart
Flip chart sheetsqty 30
Markersqty 12
Certificate foldersqty 30
Ladder
Scaffold plank
Lifting slingsqty 4
Ratchet strapsqty 6
Materials for practice setup

Safety

Safety helmetsqty 30
Safety gogglesqty 30
Hearing protectionqty 30
Safety vestsqty 30
Work glovesqty 30
Safety shoesqty 15
Fall protection harnessqty 4
Fall protection linesqty 4
Bollardsqty 10
Barrier tapeqty 4
Warning signsqty 8
First aid kit
Fire extinguisherqty 2
Flashlightsqty 4

Tableware

Coffee cupsqty 30
Water glassesqty 30
Platesqty 30
Cutlery setsqty 30

Kitchen

Coffee maker
Kettleqty 2
Thermos flasksqty 3
Coolersqty 2
Serving spoonsqty 4
Cutting boardsqty 2
Knivesqty 4

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 4
Cleaning bucketqty 2
Mopqty 2
Broomqty 2
Dustpan and brushqty 2

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 3 packs
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Sugar - 1 kilo
- Milk - 6 liters
- Oat milk - 3 liters
- Still mineral water - 8 bottles
- Sparkling mineral water - 6 bottles
- Cola - 4 bottles
- Cola Zero - 4 bottles
- Orange juice - 4 cartons
- Apple juice - 3 packs
- Sandwiches - 36 pieces
- Whole grain bread - 4 loaves
- Cheese - 2 kilos
- Ham - 1,5 kilo
- Hummus - 6 tubs
- Jam - 2 jars
- Butter - 500 grams
- Cucumber - 6 pieces
- Tomatoes - 2 kilos
- Lettuce - 4 heads
- Apples - 30 pieces
- Bananas - 30 pieces
- Muesli bars - 36 pieces
- Nut-free cookies - 4 packs
- Paprika chips - 4 bags
- Plain chips - 4 bags
- Yogurt - 30 cups
- Pasta salad - 5 kilos
- Vegetarian wraps - 15 pieces
- Chicken wraps - 15 pieces
- Mayonnaise - 1 bottle
- Ketchup - 1 bottle
- Pepper - 1 jar
- Salt - 1 pack
- Napkins - 200 pieces
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Paper towels - 4 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Trash bags - 50 pieces
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Disinfectant wipes - 4 packs
- Sponges - 6 pieces

Tips

Count PPE by participant before ordering: allow one safety helmet, pair of safety goggles, hearing protection, safety vest, pair of work gloves and pair of safety shoes per person. Check sizes at least 7 days before training.
Add fall protection equipment only for exercises that use it. Provide one suitable harness and fall protection line per person working at height, and check the equipment before participants arrive.
Prepare printed materials for every participant plus 5% spare copies. That means 21 copies for a group of 20, including worksheets, knowledge tests and any handouts.
Test the laptop, projector, projection screen, speaker, microphone, extension cords and power strips at least 1 day in advance. Bring power banks as backup for registration or presentation equipment.
Buy catering according to the confirmed attendance and store chilled items as soon as they arrive. Keep dietary requirements with the registration information so the right meals are easy to identify.

Frequently asked questions

What PPE do I need for construction safety training?: Plan one complete PPE set per participant: a safety helmet, safety goggles, hearing protection, safety vest, work gloves and safety shoes. For work-at-height exercises, also provide a suitable fall protection harness and line for each active participant.
How many safety helmets should I buy for a training group?: Buy one helmet for every participant who will take part in practical work, plus at least 5% spare units for damage, fit issues or late additions. For 20 participants, prepare 21 helmets if one spare is sufficient for your setup.
How early should I prepare the training materials?: Print worksheets, knowledge tests and certificates at least 3 working days before the session. Test the laptop, projector, speaker and microphone at least 1 day before, rather than discovering connection problems when the room opens.
What do I need for practical construction safety exercises?: The exact equipment depends on the exercises, but the plan includes safety helmets, goggles, hearing protection, vests, gloves, safety shoes, fall protection harnesses, fall protection lines and bollards. Check quantities and condition at least 7 days before training, then lay everything out before participants arrive.

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