The following list contains some of the more common training and written program requirements for general industry. Depending on operations and equipment located at your facility all of these could apply. We would provide whichever written programs and training is determined to be applicable at your facility. Remember, providing training to your employees is required by more than one regulating agency.
- Written employee emergency action plan and training
- Written facility contingency plan and training
- Evacuation drills
- Workplace safety training
- Personal protective equipment training
- Personal protective equipment assessment and review
- Written respiratory protection program and training
- Written hearing conservation program and training
- Written hazard communication program and training
- DOT employee hazard awareness training
- Basic first aid training
- Fire extinguisher training
- Written lockout/tagout program and training
- Written confined space program and training
- Small spill response training
- Hazardous waste handler training
- Forklift training and pass/fail written exam
- Written bloodborne pathogens program and training
- Written chemical hygiene plan and training
- Laboratory safety training
- Ergonomics program
- Specialty chemical training
- Fall protection system training
- Scaffolding safety training
- Portable ladder safety training
The above list is not a complete listing of government-required training. There are also Local and State training requirements that may need to be implemented at your facility.
As your safety, health and environmental program manager, training and written program requirements would be evaluated during the initial facility survey and audit.
Recommendations and a tentative schedule for developing and implementing written programs and providing training are included with the audit report.
