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Safety Trainings That Must Be Delivered in The Workplace
Safety Trainings That Must Be Delivered in The Workplace
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Providing employees with first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training
equips them with essential skills to respond promptly and effectively in medical
emergencies. This training should cover topics such as assessing injuries, administering
basic first aid, and performing CPR techniques.
Employees trained in first aid become more vigilant and proactive in identifying and
addressing safety risks, leading to a proactive safety culture within the organization.
Fire safety training is essential to ensure employees understand fire hazards, the
proper use of fire extinguishers, evacuation procedures, and assembly points. This
training should also cover actions to take in the event of a fire, such as how to use
fire alarms and escape routes. It will help employees to act swiftly and appropriately,
reducing potential damage and ensuring their own safety.
It will help organizations meet legal and regulatory requirements. By providing the
necessary training, organizations demonstrate their commitment to creating a safe
work environment and ensure they are prepared to handle emergencies, reducing the
risk of injury, property damage, and potential legal liabilities.
Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE)
Employees should receive training on the proper selection, correct use, and
maintenance of personal protective equipment. This includes instruction on how to
properly wear and use PPE, such as safety goggles, helmets, gloves, respiratory
protection, and any other task-specific PPE to maximize their effectiveness.
If an employee does not wear or use personal protective equipment (PPE) properly, it
poses a significant risk to their safety and well-being. It is the employer's
responsibility to ensure that employees receive adequate training on the correct
usage of PPE, monitor compliance, and take corrective action, such as providing
additional training, reiterating the importance of PPE, or enforcing disciplinary
measures if necessary, to ensure employees understand and consistently adhere to
proper PPE protocols for their own protection.
Hazardous Materials
Handling
If employees work with or near or work with hazardous substances, they should
receive training on the safe handling, storage, and disposal of these materials. The
training should cover the identification of hazardous substances, proper labeling, and
the use of appropriate personal protective equipment, emergency response, and first
aid, etc.
While managers and supervisors may not directly handle hazardous materials, it is still
beneficial for them to receive training on hazardous materials and understand the
importance of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) assessments. This
knowledge enables managers and supervisors to effectively oversee and manage
tasks involving hazardous materials, ensure proper procedures are followed, and
provide guidance to workers when necessary. It also helps them recognize potential
hazards, implement preventive measures, and support a culture of safety throughout
the organization, ultimately promoting a safer work environment for all employees.
Electrical Safety
This training shall be delivered to frontline supervisors and office staff, offering
several benefits. Frontline supervisors, even if they are not directly involved in
electrical work, gain a better understanding of electrical hazards, safety protocols,
and emergency response procedures. This allows them to effectively oversee and
monitor electrical tasks, enforce safety measures, and promptly address any unsafe
conditions. Office staff, on the other hand, become more aware of potential
electrical hazards in their work environment, enabling them to take preventive
measures, report concerns, and respond appropriately during emergencies. This will
promote a culture of electrical safety, minimize the risk of accidents, and contribute
to a safer workplace for all employees.
Incident Reporting
Procedures
In recognition of the impact of stress and mental health on overall well-being, this
training addresses techniques for stress management, resilience building, and
promoting mental health awareness. It may include strategies for work-life balance,
coping mechanisms, and resources available for seeking support.
Organizations and employees can benefit greatly from stress management and
mental well-being training. By providing employees with the tools and techniques to
effectively manage stress and prioritize their mental health, organizations can foster
a healthier and more productive work environment. This training can lead to reduced
absenteeism, improved employee morale and satisfaction, enhanced productivity,
better teamwork, and a decrease in workplace conflicts and burnout, ultimately
contributing to the overall success and well-being of both the organization and its
employees.
In conclusion, the ten workplace safety training discussed in the guide covered
a wide range of essential topics.
The training subjects are common, though, there can be differences in the
topics to be covered and that may be depending on the nature and scope of
the works, local regulations, and standards followed, etc. And it is better to
have a hazard communication program in place and deliver training for all
identified hazards in the workplace.
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