Who’s in Charge of Training Employees on Safety Protocol?

Employers are responsible for providing OSHA Aligned training to their employees

• OSHA’s standards for who provides training
• Competent person definition
• Types of online training

Safety training is critically important and is usually done by the employer of a company. However, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) doesn’t care so much about who is conducting the training as much as they care about what is being discussed. In OSHA standards, they ask only that a “competent person” conduct training. A competent person is anyone who:

• Has a firm understanding of the company’s procedures
• Is capable of identifying hazards
• Has been given the authority to correct them.

When providing employees with safety training, it’s very easy to skip details or leave out important information. Many laws and procedures put in place by OSHA can be neglected, which leads to employee injury. Online training courses or in-person trainers can be a great help in providing an OSHA-approved training experience. 

To sign up for safety courses, request trainers, or become certified to train, visit Safety Provisions today, and find a deal that works best for you.