Post-Training Observations and Evaluations
After OJT has been completed, it's important that supervisors or designated competent persons observe and evaluate employees performing tasks that were trained. Observations may be conducted informally or they may be performed as part of a formal observation program.
Supervisor/Competent Person post-training observations help ensure:
- employees have the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to perform the work as required
- employees are actually performing the task safely
Specific observations or audits are especially critical when employees have completed training in lockout/tagout, confined space, fall protection and other hazardous programs where the risk of exposure to hazards is high. Results should be documented and follow-up training should be provided as needed. This process helps assure safety and health training is effective.
After the evaluations have been completed, supervisors or competent persons should formally certify in writing that they have observed employees performing tasks and consider them to have adequate KSAs to work safely.
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6-6. What is the purpose of the post-training observations/evaluations conducted after employees complete training in hazardous tasks?
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