How to set up an extension ladder safely
Falls are a leading cause of construction deaths. Correct ladder setup takes one minute and prevents most ladder falls.
7 steps →How-to guides
Construction Laborer How-To Guides
Step-by-step guides to common construction laborer tasks: the practical side of the job.
Common construction laborer tasks
Step-by-step overviews of tasks construction laborers perform regularly. Use them to understand the job, prepare for training or refresh your memory.
How to flag traffic in a work zone
Flaggers protect workers and drivers. Follow your state DOT’s flagging rules and the MUTCD.
7 steps →How to place and finish a small concrete slab
Concrete work moves fast once the truck arrives. Preparation is everything.
7 steps →Before you practice
Learn every core task
Our Construction Laborer training walks through these procedures and more, alongside vocabulary, safety and career-launch lessons.