Why OSHA Compliance Training Fails on the Job Site — and How to Fix It

Traditional training methods aren't cutting it. Here's how to make construction safety training stick.

The construction industry is one of the most high-risk environments in the U.S. In fact, OSHA reports that over 60% of job site injuries result from falls, struck-by incidents, and equipment misuse—many of which are preventable with proper training.

Yet even with regular toolbox talks and safety briefings, many workers still don't retain the critical information they need to stay safe.

So what’s going wrong?

1. Training That Doesn't Translate

Paper-based manuals and verbal lectures don’t always connect with today’s workforce. With fast-paced job sites and a multilingual labor force, it's easy for important information to get lost in translation—literally.

2. Inconsistent Delivery

One supervisor’s version of a toolbox talk can be completely different from another’s. This inconsistency leads to confusion and gaps in what workers actually learn and apply.

3. Low Retention Rates

Studies show that workers remember up to 95% of information from video-based training versus only 10% from text-based training. That’s a massive difference, especially when lives are on the line.

The Solution: Animated Safety Training That Works

SafeScenes helps construction companies deliver clear, engaging, and repeatable OSHA safety training videos that:

• Cover critical OSHA topics like fall prevention, PPE use, ladder safety, and equipment handling

• Are SCORM-compliant and LMS-ready for easy rollout and tracking

• Include multilingual options to accommodate diverse teams

Best of all, they can be delivered in short segments before shifts, during onboarding,

or anytime your crew needs a refresher.

Protect your workers. Stay compliant. Reduce incidents.