Bottom Line: If in Doubt, Test Them Out!
Certain OSHA standards require that employers provide training to employees, ensuring they acquire the necessary KSAs to safely perform procedures and practices before being exposed to workplace hazards.
When you encounter the word 'demonstrate' in an OSHA standard, it signifies that the employee must 'prove' their proficiency to the employer.
To obtain a safety training certificate of completion, employees must pass a test (preferably written) and/or demonstrate skills in the learning environment. Simply attending the training is not sufficient to earn a certificate.
Documentation
Initial Qualification: Upon successful completion of safety training, the employer may officially (in writing) certify employees as "initially qualified" to perform procedures and practices. New employees should receive close supervision to ensure they can apply their learning to their job.
Full Qualification: After employees successfully complete an initial evaluation period following their training by competent persons, they should then, and only then, be formally certified by the employer as "fully qualified.
To document the training, the trainer and students should jointly certify (with a signature) completion of training. Also, remember, OSHA does not "certify" anyone as qualified to do "anything" in the workplace. The employer is ultimately responsible for certifying their own employees.
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2-5. When can competent persons certify employees as "fully qualified" to perform hazardous tasks and procedures?
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