SP :- Safety Training

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Chapter : Safety Training 

Safety Training

OSH law requires that you receive training in the safe methods of doing your job. You need to know about workplace the hazards that are present, how to recognize them and how to control your exposure. Being aware of potential hazards, as well as knowing how to control them, is critical to maintaining a safe and healthful work environment and preventing injuries. The best way to gain this knowledge is through education and training.

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Education & Training

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  Education teaches us why safe practices and procedures are important; education affects attitudes about safety, and attitudes affect behavior
• Training, on the other hand, provides the skills necessary for working safely. You need to know; the safety and health rules, how to identify any worksite hazards, safe work procedures and what to do in an emergency. New employee orientations, periodic safety and health training, and emergency drills will build this knowledge
• A written safety training program must enforce the educational aspects of training and demonstrates our commitment to safety
• Written training material will also help to better comprehend and retain training concepts

Training provides the following benefits:

• Makes you aware of job hazards
• Teaches you to perform jobs safely
• Promotes two-way communication
• Encourages safety suggestions
• Creates interest in the safety program
• Fulfills OSH requirements

Four examples that demonstrate you have been educated and trained about the importance of workplace health and safety programs:

• You know what workplace hazards could harm you
• You know how to control or eliminate your exposure to workplace hazards
• You know and understand OSH regulations pertinent to the job you are doing
• You, your supervisors, and your managers understand all safety and health responsibilities

SAFETY TRAINING STEPS

Preparation

• Select a topic. Use a priority sequence. Accidents/incidents, demonstrated lack of skills, required or mandatory training (e.g., fall protection, ladders and stairways.)
• Chose a good location to train
• Research the subject; include company policies and procedures
• If a new subject, ask what the audience already knows (so you can avoid covering that information in great detail)

Presentation

• Talk about what is going to be taught
• Tell why the subject (or training) is important
• Describe safety procedures, general to specific
• If necessary, demonstrate safety procedures; one step at a time
• Repeat steps if necessary; be patient

Involvement

• Get workers involved in the discussion; encourage questions
• In demonstrations:
• Ask worker to perform procedures
• Correct any errors immediately; address performance not person
• Practice until you and the worker are confident

Follow Up

• Observe worker performing safety procedures on the job
• Ask for feed-back; encourage questions
• Give feedback on performances
• Decrease observation over time as appropriate

The benefits of documentation:

Experienced workers know that putting things in writing has benefits far more valuable than just avoiding an OSH citation. Putting things in writing has value in legal proceedings, in employment matters, in dealings with other government agencies, and recording the progress toward achieving a safe, healthful workplace.

The quality of training may become an issue in legal cases where a defense of unpreventable employee misconduct is raised. Under case law, the company may successfully defend themselves against an otherwise valid citation, by showing that all feasible steps were taken to avoid the occurrence of the hazard, and that actions of the employee involved in the violation, “were a departure from a uniformly and effectively enforced work rule that the employee had been trained on. 

Documenting safety training (putting it in writing) may be the company’s only proof of compliance with OSH requirements, or that you were trained in the area in contention.

Supervisors and managers also need education and training to help them in their leadership roles, and to enhance their skills in identifying and controlling hazards.