Training
Overview
Workers
Provide information, instruction and supervision to protect
the health and safety of workers.
Train all workers so that they know and understand:
• how to recognize hazards and associated risks
• the safety procedures and precautions they have to
follow
• their legal responsibilities
Orientation Training
Studies indicate that workers in the first months of their
employment are involved in a disproportionate number of accidents.
It is also safe to assume that damaged goods, lost time, rework
and other loss-producing incidents occur with higher frequency
during the early months of employment. This is a clear indication
of the need for adequate health and safety orientation of
new employees.
Supervisor Training
You must also ensure that supervisors are competent when appointed,
that is, that they have knowledge of the work, of OHSA and
the regulations that apply to the work, and of potential and
actual dangers to health and safety in the workplace. Training
for supervisors is equally important. If supervisors are to
accept responsibility for training in proper work practices,
you must ensure that they have the expertise and support to
carry out this training.
A supervisor’s ability to train others can be a most
valuable asset; every supervisor should become thoroughly
familiar with training techniques. Ultimately, success as
a manager depends on the
knowledge and skill of people receiving this training.
Health & Safety Representative, Joint Health &
Safety Committee
Your health and safety coordinator, your joint committee members
or health and safety representative, and managers with special
responsibilities should all receive appropriate training to
enable them to carry out their functions. Certified members
must receive the required training.
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