• Involve both management and employees in developing the safety and health training program.

Another core element of a safety and health program is training. Before training begins, be sure that company policy clearly states the company’s commitment to health and safety and to the training program. This commitment must include paid work time for training and training in the language that the worker understands. Involve both management and employees in developing the program.

Workers who know about workplace hazards and the measures in place to control them can work more safely and be more productive. Education and training mean that employers, managers, supervisors, and workers:

• Have the knowledge and skills needed to work safely and avoid creating hazards that could place themselves or others at risk.
• Demonstrate awareness and understanding of workplace hazards and how to identify, report, and control them.
• Receive specialized training when their work involves unique hazards. In addition, all workers receive specialized training when they are assigned specific roles in managing or operating the safety and health program.