Training
Safety education is composed of three primary components: instruction, training, and evaluation to ensure employees have the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) required to work safe on the job.
- Instruction: Instruction should include OSHA regulations, company safety policies, programs, procedures, and how to avoid unsafe conditions.
- Training: Training must include instructor demonstration and employee practice.
- Evaluation: A competent person, certified, and designated as qualified to use equipment and perform procedures should evaluate employee abilities while on the job.
Employer Responsibilities
Employers must develop a suitable safety training program. OSHA will ALWAYS inspect the safety training program during an OSHA inspection.
Below are training responsibilities and a video that might be used in a safety orientation or tool-box meeting.
- Provide an information and training program for all employees exposed to lead above the action level or who may suffer skin or eye irritation from lead.
- Inform these employees about the specific hazards in their workplace, protective measures, the danger to their bodies, and their rights.
- Make available a copy of the standard and its appendices and distribute to employees any materials provided by OSHA.
- Train new employees prior to initial assignment to areas where there is a possible exposure over the action level and annually thereafter.
For more information on OSHA training requirements see OSHA Pub 2254, Training Requirements in OSHA Standards, and OSHAcademy course 703 Introduction to OSH Training.
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