Training
Each year several serious and fatal accidents are caused
by inadequately trained employees, including employees who
are newly hired, employees with newly assigned duties, and
employees who are using tools and equipment with which they
are unfamiliar. For this reason employers must assess the
skill level of their employees and provide training accordingly.
Selected regulatory requirements for training are listed below.
Workers must be trained in safe work practices and in the
hazards and safety precautions applicable to the job:
- When they are first hired.
1510(a),
3203(a)
- When they will operate machinery and equipment (see the
“Qualified Person” section on page
123)
- When they are given a new job assignment for which they
have not previously received training.
3203(a)
- When they are exposed to known job-site hazards, such
as poisons, hazardous materials and gases, toxic plants
and animals, etc.
1510(c)
- Whenever new substances, processes, procedures, or equipment
are introduced to the workplace and represent a new hazard
- Whenever the employer is made aware of a new or previously
unrecognized hazard
- Whenever supervisors need to familiarize themselves with
the safety and health hazards to which employees under their
immediate direction and control may be exposed
- During tailgate or toolbox safety meetings, which should
be held at least every ten working days.
1509(e)
Exception: For tunneling operations tailgate meetings
must be held weekly.
8406(e)
Note: Some SOs have additional training requirements not
listed here.
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