Environmental Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
training.needs..These.needs.should.be.based.on.accidents/incidents,.identiied.haz-
ards,.hazard/accident.prevention.initiatives,.and.input.from.your.workforce..Tailor.
training.to.meet.the.company's.needs.and.those.of.the.workers.
Look. for. results. from. your. training.. Evaluate. those. results. by. looking. at. the.
reduced.number.of.accidents/incidents,.improved.production,.and.good.safety.prac-
tices.performed.by.your.workforce..Evaluate.the.results.using.job.safety.observations.
and. safety. and. health. audits,. as. well. as. statistical. information. on. the. numbers. of.
accidents.and.incidents.
Many.OSHA.regulations.have.speciic.requirements.on.training.for.fall.protec-
tion,.hazard.communication,.hazardous.waste,.asbestos.and.lead.abatement,.scaffold-
ing,.etc..It.seems.relatively.safe.to.say.that.OSHA.expects.workers.to.have.training.
on.general.safety.and.health.provisions,.hazard.recognition,.as.well.as.task-speciic.
training..Training.workers.regarding.safety.and.health.is.one.of.the.most.effective.
accident.prevention.techniques.
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There. are. appropriate. times. when. safety. and. health. training. should. be. provided..
They.are.when
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A.worker.lacks.the.safety.skills
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A.new.employee.is.hired
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An.employee.is.transferred.to.another.job.or.task
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Changes.have.been.made.in.normal.operating.procedures
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A.worker.has.not.performed.a.task.for.some.period.of.time
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History.has.shown.that.individuals.new.to.the.workplace.suffer.more.injuries.and.
deaths.than.experienced.workers..These.usually.occur.within.days.or.the.irst.month.
on.the.job..It.is.imperative.that.new.hires.receive.initial.training.regarding.safety.and.
health.practices.at.the.worksite..Some.potential.topics.that.should.be.covered.during.
the.training.of.a.worker.new.to.the.workplace.are
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Accident.reporting.procedures
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Basic.hazard.identiication.and.reporting
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Chemical.safety
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Company's.basic.philosophy.on.safety.and.health
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Company's.safety.and.health.rules
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Conined.space.entry
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Electrical.safety
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Emergency.response.procedures.(ire,.spills,.etc.)
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Eyewash.and.shower.locations
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Fall.protection
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Fire.prevention.and.protection
