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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.
Make a plan. PHMSA suggests the plan include a statement of purpose and the benefits of thorough and regular employee training as appropriate to the job function(s), the company, and its resources. The plan should include specific directions on evaluating the effectiveness of training and directions for completing administrative tasks, such as recordkeeping and scheduling. […]
Training is the heartbeat of hazcom compliance. If an OSHA inspector thinks your employees are not trained properly, he’s probably ask to go over your entire hazcom program. Last year (FY 2010), hazard communication was OSHA’s 3rd most frequently cited standard. OSHA’s flexible with HOW you train. OSHA isn’t too specific on the format […]
Drinking and driving are a problem all year around. But it becomes even a bigger issue at holiday time when so many people are out celebrating. Talk to your employees about their safety this holiday season. ‘Tis the Season to Celebrate Responsibly December is National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month, which makes it a […]
Back injuries caused by improper lifting or overexertion are among the most common of workplace injuries. Good training and frequent reminders can reduce stress factors and reduce injuries. You can never overemphasize safe lifting. In many workplaces almost every employee engages in lifting at some point during the workday. Some workers, like materials handlers, are […]
Training your employees on understanding chemical container labels and material safety data sheets may not be music to your ears, but the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) is intended to bring harmony to the process. As the world’s nations move toward GHS, give your employees answers to the following questions: Q: What is the purpose of […]
It’s cold and flu season again, which makes this a good time to remind employees about preventing the spread of infection—at work and at home. Have you—or your employees—ever received a gift you didn’t want? While some of us may have a few presents hidden away in back closets, all of us have undoubtedly received […]
Winter has already arrived in some parts of the United States—and will arrive soon in many other regions—so it’s never too early to train your workers on safe snow removal. Ensuring they know how to clear their driveways safely will cut down on absenteeism and injuries during the winter months. So whether they use snowblowers […]
OSHA says that you have to provide safety training in a way that employees understand. This means you have to accommodate the needs of employees whose primary language isn’t English and who may have difficulty following trainers or reading training materials. You don’t have to speak learners’ primary language to effectively train them, says Ann […]
Compliance with employment laws and regulations often impacts training in a variety of important ways. Here are three specific issues. Q. Is it permissible to exclude employees from training if they are expected to retire soon? A. Especially in light of the economy, it is understandable that an employer would want to invest its training […]
As we approach the holiday season and spending extra time with our families, it’s a good time to remember that November is also National Family Caregivers Month. This observance may not seem to be directly safety-related, but the added stress that your workers may feel from their caregiving responsibilities at home may lead to increased […]