OSHA Training Required

 OSHA Training Required

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Question: Are there annual mandatory safety training topics that must be conducted in order to be compliant with OSHA?

Short answer: Yes, but it depends on the tasks the workers perform, the specific hazards they may encounter during a work day and ultimately the specific regulations those task and hazards would fall under based on the work and the industry. So, the easy answer is… every company is different and the answer isn’t exactly straightforward.

From a federal OSHA stand point you could take a look at this document, this document is great: OSHA 2254 Training Requirements in OSHA Standards. This OSHA resource provides a great summary of OSHA training requirements.

Below are a few examples from this document that apply to Construction:

• 1926.60 Methylenedianiline (l) Communication of hazards to employees (3) Information and training. (i) The employer shall provide employees with information and training on MDA, in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200(h), at the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter.
• 1926.62 Lead in Construction (l)Communication of hazards (iv) The employer shall also provide the training program at least annually for each employee who is subject to lead exposure at or above the action level on any day.
• 1910.134 Respiratory protection (k) Training and information. This paragraph requires the employer to provide effective training to employees who are required to use respirators. The training must be comprehensive, understandable, and recur annually, and more often if necessary.

The examples above are applicable to construction work but a lot of contractors often fail to recognize that they may fall under General Industry regulations depending on the specific work they are performing. There could be situations where they are performing warranty or service work and may be subject to OSHA standards for lockout/tagout under 29 CFR 1910.147 or other standards that have an annual training requirement.

Consistent safety training will always pay back over and over again as employees’ experience fewer injuries and illnesses, demonstrate better morale, and the company realizes lower insurance premiums.

Disclaimer: This article does not provide a complete list of required safety training required for your company and while this article was posted by our safety professional.

Michael Webster

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