What information does OSHA safety training include?

Answer 1

OSHA safety training will be different in different workplaces, because each workplace has its own set of hazards and hazardous materials in use. The basic safety training in the workplace will:

• identify the hazardous materials in use
• explain the hazards of materials in use
• explain how to protect yourself from them,
• explain what to do in case of a spill or other unexpected release
• Identify potentially hazardous procedures and machinery
• explain how to use them safely

Beyond that there are a variety of specialized training programs available for specialized hazards. Sometimes they are required by OSHA and sometimes they are nor required but a helpful to both the employer and employee. They include:

• Behavior-Based Safety Training
• Bloodborne Pathogen Training
• Chemical Safety Training
• Confined Spaces Training
• Construction Training
• Driver Training
• Energy Efficiency Training
• Electrical Safety Training
• Environmental Training
• Ergonomics / Back Safety Training
• Fall Protection Training
• Fire / Emergency Training
• First Aid Training
• Forklift / Crane Training
• General Compliance Training
• Hazard Communication Training
• Hazardous Materials Training
• HAZWOPER Training
• Homeland Security Training
• Lockout-Tagout Safety Training
• Maritime Safety Training
• People-Based Safety Instructor Package
• Personal Protective Equipment Training
• Process Safety Training
• Respiratory Protection Training
• Safety Attitudes Training
• Substance Abuse Training
• Supervisor Training
• TAKE TWO for Safety Training
• Tool Safety Training