Safety Training
Safety training is different from safety instruction as it concentrates on enhancing 'how-to' skills through hands-on practice.
It takes what the student has learned during instruction and offers them a chance, through practice, to apply that knowledge.
An important aspect to consider when developing safety instruction and training is whether OSHA requires a 'demonstration' of sufficient employee knowledge and skills as part of the training.
Technical 'how-to' safety training, which teaches employees how to perform hazardous tasks and procedures, is actually the most common form of safety education. This training can be quite specific and typically involves hands-on participation or practice by the students.
Remember that while an OSHA Standard may not explicitly mention or demand that employees "demonstrate" proficiency, the best practices in safety education often recommend incorporating testing, practice, and demonstrations in a training session. Ensure you include hands-on practice and demonstrations whenever there's a risk of employee injury on the job or if they lack proficiency in KSAs.
Let's look at examples of technical training in the next section.
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