Providing Safety Training

Training is an effective way to keep employees informed of your policies and procedures. Although the regulations don’t specify the type or frequency of training, initial and ongoing training is an important component of your workers’ compensation cost containment efforts. Training is also mandated by most Cal/OSHA standards.

Effective training is critical, particularly for new employees. Some industries estimate that new employees account for 30 percent of all injuries. Immediately correct poor work habits or unsafe behavior.

The Construction Safety Orders and the General Industry Safety Orders contain instruction