Mandatory OSHA 10 Hour for Construction

I just read an article stating that there are currently 7 seven states that require all construction workers to receive mandatory OSHA 10 hour training prior to going to work. I wonder if this will become a requirement for every state. It seems as though it should, but...

The thought process is, the more workers understand the regulations, the number of injuries and fatalities will decrease. But is that true? Just because I know the speed limit, doesn't mean I won't speed. Right? Maybe this is the beginning of a good idea but it shouldn't stop there. We should also be teaching these employees how to recognize the dangers of what they are doing, corrective actions, and the results of doing it unsafely.

One of the states requiring this is New York. Wasn't this the same state that had some problems with giving out OTI cards without proper training? If more and more states begin to require this, one of two things will have to happen, 1) the number of OTI trainers will go through the roof, or 2) the current OTI trainers will be exhausted from all the training needing to be done.

Some companies will have to hire a person just for that task. To fly around the country and just complete training courses.