In this paper you will learn what a general laborer does the requirements to become a general laborer and more. A general laborer is becoming a more common job in our area, so here is some information and facts. Some of the jobs involved with a general laborer require little skill that can be learned quickly. Other jobs are dangerous and include moving chemicals and removing lead. Other jobs may include pouring concrete, building forums, lifting and carrying oversized bolts. You may also have to operate machinery such as Fork lifts, Zoom booms, refueling machinery. They also use power washing tools and heavy machinery drills and saws. General laborers help with Masons and Carpenters. To be a general laborer you need physical strength and endurance. A general laborer’s work takes place mostly in the oil fields of Alberta and Saskatchewan. Ontario is also in high demand for general laborers. The work sites general laborer’s work on are prepared by the general laborers themselves before they start their job. The working conditions of general laborer can be dangerous. The machinery runs high risks such as being struck by a crane from above or even an excavator bucket. General laborers have to work at heights and in confined spaces and run the risks of gravel cave ins. The temperatures are usually very hot in the summer on the job and extremely cold in the winter. General laborer needs training through the Construction Safety training system, this includes the generic WHMIS. Along with other safety training courses such as confined space and entry, harness training, fire watch training, and spark watch training. In Alberta general laborers need to complete courses such as an OSSA training program, H2S awareness, Mine Hazard Training, Oil Sand Site Orientation, Upgrading Area Specific Training, Extraction Orientation. The possibility of moving up in position isn’t very high. There is a chance that you could be promoted to take care of