Examples: Technical Training Topics
Most OSHA training is technical by nature because it teaches employees how to do things. For instance, when reading about the training employers are required to provide regarding personal protective equipment (PPE) in 29 CFR 1910.132, we see that employers must cover the following topics:
- when PPE is necessary;
- what PPE is necessary;
- how to put on, remove, adjust, and wear PPE;
- the limitations of PPE; and
- care, maintenance, and disposal of PPE.
To make sure students have adequate KSAs, include a skills demonstration.
Because there is a "how-to" requirement above, the training should include a skills demonstration and written test to ensure each student can use the PPE properly.
- how to use respirators
- how to remove a machine guard
- permit-required confined space entry procedures
- emergency evacuation procedures
- lockout-tagout procedures
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
1-5. To make sure employees have the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform a task, make sure hands-on-how-to training includes _____.
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