Construction workers build our roads, schools and the homes we live in--they also have one of the most dangerous jobs around.

Construction is the second most dangerous industry for workers, and Texas leads the nation in construction deaths.

The United States Hispanic Contractors Association hopes to change these statistics. The association offered 10 hours of free Occupational Safety and Health Administration training to about 300 construction workers on Saturday. The group hopes to see a decrease in construction deaths through worker education and public awareness.

"Three people die a day in our industry across the country," Fred Fuentes, chairman of the United States Hispanic Contractors Association, said.

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"It's definitely very intense, stressful. You got to take it day by day," Edwards said.

Edward said he's not surprised by the statistics.

"You're on tall buildings and everything's going on at once. There's so many things that you've got to be aware of, things overhead, things down below," Edwards said.

That's the kind of environment the OSHA training should prepare workers to handle.

"It just shows me the safety, you know, footwear, hard hats, all that good stuff. Keep your eyes open, ears open. Be aware of what's around you," Edwards said.

USHCA believes some of the most basic training can give workers some peace of mind.

"It should be an American value that you are able to go to work in the morning and come back safe to your family," Fuentes said.

USHCA said about 75 percent of all construction-related deaths are foreign-born laborers, and that is why they are taking the lead in educating workers.