Document Training
OSHA requires that training be documented and, in some cases, certified. You can tell a compliance officer training occurred until your ears turn blue, but if it isn't documented, you may be hard pressed to adequately demonstrate that it actually occurred. So, as a last word, be sure you document that safety training took place. In your documentation both worker and trainer should certify at least:
- worker name, date, subject
- the worker demonstrated safe procedures to standard
- all questions were answered to worker's satisfaction
- worker will comply with safe procedures as a condition of employment
Take a look at this sample training certification.
If it isn't in writing...it didn't happen.
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8-6. What will OSHA check to verify safety training has been conducted?
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