All employees need to know their safety and health responsibilities, what hazards they could be exposed to, and how to control exposures. New-employee orientations, emergency drills, classroom sessions, and hands-on practice are the best ways to learn. Be sure to keep a record of each employee trained, the type of training, the training date, and the trainer.
All employees. New employees should have orientation training that covers your business’ safety and health policy, workplace safety rules, hazards, and procedures for responding to emergencies. All employees must be advised of the Oregon OSHA requirements that apply to their jobs. They must be trained to do their jobs safely before they begin, retrained whenever there are changes that create new workplace hazards, and trained periodically to maintain their skills.
Supervisors. Supervisors must know the hazards, the hazard-control methods, and emergency procedures associated with their jobs. They need to know applicable Oregon OSHA requirements and have the skill to train and motivate employees they supervise.
Managers. Managers need to understand the importance of leadership in achieving and maintaining a safe workplace. They must know applicable Oregon OSHA requirements and how to comply with them. They need to know how to evaluate the direct and indirect costs of accidents, compare costs with those of similar businesses, and assess the impact of accidents on employee absenteeism, productivity, and morale.
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