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121 Introduction to Safety Training
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OSHA's Suggested Training Plan Core Elements

8. Course certificate: Each student who satisfactorily completes the training course should be provided with written documentation. Certificates and cards provide a permanent record of your training achievements and should be kept in the employee's possession.

Certificates are important permanent records of your achievement.

The documentation should include:

  • student name;
  • course title;
  • course completion date;
  • a statement that the student has successfully completed the course;
  • name and address of the training provider;
  • an individual identification number for the certificate; and
  • list of personal protective equipment authorized for use (if required).

This documentation may include a certificate and an appropriate wallet-sized card of the above information. When such course certificate cards are used, the training certificate's individual identification number should be shown on the card.

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1-9. Why are safety training certificates and cards important?