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Training is one of the most important elements in an OSHA compliance program. Providing your workers with complete information and instruction as to the processes they are involved in, the equipment they might need to use, the protection available, and potential effects of exposure to chemicals is extremely important to OSHA.
A best practice is to review each applicable OSHA rule for its employee training and information requirements. OSHA’s training requirements range from general statements such as, “Only trained persons shall operate ...” to detailed outlines of what topics the employer must cover during the training session. Overall, OSHA takes a performance-oriented approach to training in that it’s usually up to the employer to determine how employees will be trained.
More than 100 of OSHA’s current rules contain specific training requirements. The following link will give you a complete listing of all the diverse training requirements found in 29 CFR 1910 regulations: Required General Industry OSHA Training
OSHA’s training requirements vary from rule to rule, but there are several common characteristics: