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Training is the number one element in accident, incident, and illness avoidance. Check the articles here frequently for the latest and best tips on techniques, trends, programs and equipment. We offer explanations for group, one-one, or self-directed situations, in both general and specific work activities. Your training will be both easier and more effective if you do.
A few years ago, BLR and the National Environmental, Safety and Health Training Association (NESHTA) surveyed 828 professionals involved in EHS training to profile their responsibilities and current training practices, and the challenges they must overcome to effectively train employees. Many of these issues still ring true and are more pressing, especially things like budgeting […]
January is National Eye Care Month, so it’s a good time to train your employees on vision health and safety. Get employees’ attention by saying that you’re going to put the focus on the built-in camera that is their eyes. Explain that the cornea that shields the eye is capable of out-performing the best optics […]
Who’s Your Audience? Safety training must be given to employees who handle or transport packages containing hazardous materials, including warehouse workers. But, it’s also required for drivers, crew members, and others who would be exposed to hazardous materials if they were in an accident. You have to provide general awareness, including security awareness training, to: […]
When hazardous materials are transported in commerce, they fall under the jurisdiction of U.S. DOT. But, employers must also comply with the training requirements of OSHA’s safety and health rules as they apply to conditions at the facility. This makes training your employees properly a little confusing. Don’t leave anyone out. Here’s a breakdown of […]
Every January millions of people resolve to lose weight. Many of those people are your employees. Why not begin the year with a wellness training session to help them lose weight the healthy way? Weight loss is a huge topic with reams of information out there. You can help your employees break it all down […]
If you haven’t included coaching in your training plan, consider making a New Year’s resolution to learn about the effectiveness and freshness of training your employees through coaching. Coaching is spontaneous, one-on-one training. This form of training provides immediate, specific feedback and correction. Here’s a primer. What is coaching and what does it mean in […]
Asbestos training should match employees’ jobs. For companies in general industry, OSHA‘s detailed training requirements related to asbestos exposure (29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(7)) were designed primarily for those that use asbestos in the manufacturing process. But there is an entirely different category of workers–those in custodial or housekeeping-type jobs–who also must receive “asbestos awareness” training even […]
Here are the 5 types of hazmat training you should be conducting: General Awareness/Familiarization Training: This is training that provides familiarity with the general requirements of HMR and enables the hazmat employee to recognize and identify hazardous materials. You have to provide all hazmat employees with general awareness training. Function-Specific Training: This type of training […]
To help you decide, here are some pros and cons of the different training options available. Web-Based Training Pros: Training has a consistent message Employees are out of the office less and there are no travel costs Training is more accessible to a larger audience Training is convenient for employees—can take it anywhere, anytime Cons: […]
All Facilities Applicants for a permit to operate a hazardous waste facility must include in the permit application a written outline of both the introductory and continuing training programs by owners or operators to prepare persons to operate or maintain the facility safely. Large Quantity Generators (LQGs) LQGs that accumulate hazardous waste on-site for 90 […]