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Each
employee should be trained in safety procedures before
they begin working.
 This
includes safe use of chemical products and training
about Material Safety Data Sheets, as required by the
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard.
New
hire safety orientation should address situations and
specific potential hazards in the workplace --
"site-specific" training.
Fire
safety, proper selection and use of personal protective
equipment, electrical safety, preventing back injuries,
plus awareness training about bloodborne pathogens,
lockout and tagout procedures -- these are typical
topics for a basic employee safety orientation.
Employees
who use hand and powered tools or equipment should be
trained in safe operation of these machines, including
reading the manufacturer's instructions.
Operators
of industrial trucks, cranes and hoists, mobile cranes
and aerial personnel lifts special safety training in
accordance with OSHA requirements.
Employees
need to be able to recognize hazards of entering a
confined space or an excavation. OSHA standards
prohibit personnel from working in these situations
unless they have successfully completed special safety
training and follow specific written policies and
procedures.
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OSHA
Training Requirements Employee
Safety Orientation Videos
Interactive
CD-ROM Safety Orientation
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