OSHA Standards Safety Training Requirements - ANSI/ASSP Z490.1 EHS Practices

 

OSHA Standards Safety Training Requirements - ANSI/ASSP Z490.1 EHS Practices

The OSHA standard establishes the requirement for workplace health and safety training, as safety training helps build a positive safety culture and an important part of the safety management system. Whereas, ANSI / ASSP Z 490.1 provides the best training practices for effective training programs. The trainings listed in the OSHA standards are mandatory, while following ANSI / ASSP Z490.1 is not mandatory, it is a guide to the effective implementation of the training program.

Most of the injuries and other accidents have happened around the world due to a failure of the Safety Management System. If we are talking about safety management system, then people are confused, how failure of safety management system can cause injury or accident.

It has been observed that most people do not fully understand the concept of hazards and risk. You can see that several people identify the hazard such as fall hazard, slip hazard, trip hazard, fire and explosion hazard, burn hazard, material fall hazard or falling material hazard, etc.

If you agree with the above types of hazards, then, what is risk? Let's try to understand with an example.

 

Hazards Vs Risk

Example 1: Three people work at a height of 6 m on scaffolding. They use an angular grinder and other hand tools, the deck board or the working platform is not completely covered, the edge fall protection is not adequate and an upper guardrail is missing, the access ladder is not secure, etc.

Now what are the hazards and risks in above example?

In Example 1, many peoples identify the common hazard as a “fall hazard” and some peoples identify hazardous conditions which they do not include in the hazard list.

What is the hazard? Hazard is the source or situation or inherent dangerous property of the substance which have potential to cause harm to people (also the environment and property).

What is the risk? Risk is the product of the probability of failure and the consequence (severity).

Thus, according to the definitions, here are the hazards associated with working at height indicated in example 1

1. Height 6 m: height itself as a hazard

2. Hazardous scaffolding, missing of full deck boards, working platform without edge fall protection, etc.

3. Hand tools not secured on elevated platform.

4. Electricity (using a power tool), power tool itself as a hazard, etc.

5. Unsecured access ladder, etc.

 Why is the fall not a hazard?

A fall is an event where a hazard is exposed and contact with a person then causes injury. So, it is a bit linked to "chance", related to probability of fall of person if they are exposed to hazardous conditions, ie. a hole in the working platform and if falls, what will be the consequences?

Fall represents an event and therefore it is not a hazard, but it is a risk.

Now to reduce the risk at the ALARP level, what we do, we control the hazards, if we say the fall is a hazard, how you can act. There is no basis, you cannot decide on adequate and effective controls until you have identified the appropriate source or situation i.e. hazards.

Again, refer to Example 1, if you have identified hazards such as unsafe scaffolding with a missing full deck board and edge fall protection, you can decide the controls such as provision of full deck board on elevated platform with complete edge fall protections (top, mid and toe guard), etc. to prevent or control the risk of fall.

 

Accidents caused by failure of the Safety Management System

Now, once again, back to the point, why is an accident caused by failure of the safety management system. Let's discuss the causes of the accident with an example-2

Example-2: A person is injured during a grinding job. He suffered a cut on his index finger.

As part of incident investigations, our goal is to identify the immediate cause and the root cause of the inability to decide on appropriate corrective actions to avoid recurrence of similar types of accidents.

Now in Example 2, What is the immediate cause, the person's index finger came in contact with the grinding wheel and got injured. What is the root cause? There are several methods to find the root cause, the most preferred method is FIVE WHY technique, So ask five times WHY?

Let us first ask why? Why is a person injured while grinding?

The answer may be due to

1. Job piece slipped, and person’s finger contact with grinding wheel.

2. Person was incompetent i.e. didn't know the correct operation of grinder

3. His hand was shaking due to fatigue.

4. May person slip during grinding.

5. Person might be not used suitable leather gloves etc.

Now ask the 2^nd “Why” for all of the above probabilities,

Let’s asked why to answer-1, Why job piece slipped?

The answer may be job piece was not secured.

Ask the 3rd “Why”, why the job piece was not secured?

Maybe the answer is – person was not aware to secure the job piece while grinding.

Ask 4th Why? Why was the person not aware of securing the job piece?

The answer may be – There is no system of training to new-employee or monitoring for refresher training.

Ask 5th “Why”: Why is there no safety training system?

The answer may be that there is lack of safety management system or lack of safety policy implementation.

It means, failure of implementation of SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.

Thus, the ultimate root cause of injury explained in Example 2 is failure of the safety management system.

 

Why is safety training important?

The training and skills development programs are the important part of the safety management system. If you want to develop a positive safety culture in the organization to prevent unwanted incidents, all workers must be proficient in their jobs. Competence is linked to educational qualification, skills and experience.

If people know the hazards and risks in the workplace, they will act effectively and ensure control measures when performing any critical or non-critical work. Safety training helps people work more safely and prevent them from taking hazardous actions. Safety training can reduce the number of accidents, injuries, illnesses, near misses, environmental pollution and property damage. So, to achieve the goal of zero accidents, safety training must be assured at all level.

But safety training must be effective and delivered by a competent person. The trainer must have special qualifications and he must be certified as a trainer. In addition, when investigating incidents, regulatory bodies request proof of training or certificates of qualification from recognized or accredited institutes.

Planning is the first step in any job or program, you need to identify the training needs of your workers and staff and then prepare a solid safety training plan. When preparing the safety training program, you should refer to the safety training requirements that regulatory agencies such as OSHA or MSHA have placed for different types of organizations and machines at your site. Because you need to improve your workplace safety culture and comply with the law.

There are two criteria that you must take into account when preparing the safety training program.

1. Refer to appropriate national, international and local laws or regulations (OSHA and ANSI / ASSP Z490.1-2016) - In order not to miss any legal training requirements.

2. Refer to your organization’s safety policy and risk assessment document.

This will help make sure you don't forget something, as the regulations can help you identify and set a "base minimum" for training which you can then exceed with your own training.

To provide effective safety training, here are some tips according to the national standard for accepted EHS training practices. Let's talk one by one.

 

ANSI / ASSP Z490.1 Criterion for Accepted Practices in Safety Training

The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) standard establishes criteria for effective HSE (health, safety and environment) training programs, including program management, development, delivery, evaluation and documentation.

Please keep in mind that sections 1, 2 and 3 of ANSI / ASSP Z490.1 provide a brief overview of effective EHS training, adhering to an ANSI standard can help if you find yourself in court. Failure to meet an ANSI standard can hurt you in court.

In court, he will support the employer by proving that he has provided effective HSE training and that he is not totally ignoring good national practice or complying with a standard like this.

 

ANSI/ASSP Z490.1

This standard contains seven different sections and is approximately forty-eight pages long.

1. Scope and purpose

2. Definitions

3. Management of a comprehensive training program

4. Development of training

5. Training provision

6. Training evaluation

7. Documentation and record keeping

How to develop training program?

The development of training should be a systematic process including:

1. Carrying out a training needs assessment
2. Creation of learning objectives
3. Course design / training
4. Development of a training evaluation strategy
5. Creation of criteria for the completion of the training
6. Create a continuous improvement plan for training and implement it

 

How to deliver the trainings?

To effectively deliver training, this standard gives you the tips below.

Qualifications of trainers, including:

1. Subject matter expertise
2. Training / teaching skills
3. Continuous training to keep knowledge and skills up to date
4. Documentation of trainer qualifications

 

What are the trainings methods and material?

Training methods and materials, including:

1. Planning and trainer preparation
2. How to manage the learning environment
3. Efficient use of delivery methods and materials
4. Establish evaluation methods during training development
5. Evaluate the trainee's ability to meet the learning objectives
6. Create reliable and valid assessments
7. Training success criteria
8. Obtain the results of the trainees' evaluations
9. Creation of alternative assessment procedures to help or retrain trainees who did not meet the learning objective during initial training
10. Correctly identify all trainees as unique individuals (know who has taken the training)
11. Comply with all relevant and related industry standards and regulations

 

How to evaluate the training effectiveness?

Approaches to evaluating training, including:

1. Trainee feedback surveys, sometimes referred to as Level 1 assessments or smile sheets
2. Assessment of trainees' knowledge, skills, abilities and attitudes in some form of post-training test or assessment
3. Observation of job performance after training
4. Determine if the training had the desired result on one or more specific business objectives

 

OSHA 29 CFR 1910 - Training Requirements

OSHA issued the standard for General industry (29 CFR 1910), construction industry (29 CFR 1926), shipyard employment (29 CFR 1915) and agriculture (29 CFR 1928). In each standard specific and general training requirement are stipulated and must be followed by the employer.

 

List of mandatory trainings according to OSHA

Here is the brief list of mandatory EHS training required by OSHA

 

General industry

For example, if you work in areas such as healthcare, factory operations, manufacturing, and warehousing, these are the training you need.

This training largely covers universal topics, such as:

1. An introduction to OSHA
2. General safety and health provisions
3. Emergency plans
4. Hazard communication
5. Electrical safety and machine protection
6. Bloodborne pathogens
7. Welding and cutting

 

You need to understand the training requirement for your job, let's dig deeper into the different training covered under OSHA 10 hours and OSHA 30 hours.

29 CFR 1910.95 (k) (2) - Safety training for professional on occupational noise exposer and controls. An 8-hour refresher training must take place every year.

29 CFR 1910.120 (e) Training of hazardous waste operations - mandatory for all new employees, 8 hours of annual refresher training for supervisor / managers.

29 CFR 1910.120 (e) (7) Emergency Response Training: Mandatory 24 hours for all new employees and 8 hours of refresher training per year. Employees who have received the required initial training must receive a written certificate attesting that they have successfully completed the required training.

CFR 1910.120 (q) (5) Employers who can demonstrate through the work experience and / or previous training of an employee that the employee has received training equivalent to the required initial training, are considered to meet the initial training requirements. Current employees are to receive eight hours of refresher training per year.

CFR 1910.120 (q) (5) Specialist employees trained in the hazards of certain specific hazardous substances and who will be called upon to provide technical advice or assistance during a hazardous substance release incident to the responsible person, shall be provided with a training or demonstrating competence in the area of ​​their specialization each year.

Instructors - “Instructors should be required to maintain their professional skills by participating in continuing education or professional development programs or by successfully completing an annual refresher course and taking an annual review by the Director of Training.”

Teaching material - “Teaching material should be reviewed and updated at least once a year.”

 

29 CFR 1910.134 (k) (1) - Respiratory Protection Training: Required for employees who must use respirators. - annual refresher.

29 CFR 1910.147 (6) – Safety Training on lock out tag out (isolation of energy source): for all supervisor level and annually refresher

29 CFR 1910.156 (c)(2) – Safety Training on firefighting for fire brigade members or other employees. Refresher annually.

29 CFR 1910.156 (c) – Safety Training on Portable Fire Extinguishers – for all new employees and refresher for all.

29 CFR 1910.160 (b) (10) Safety Training on Fixed Extinguishing Systems: Training required for employees designated to inspect, maintain, operate, or repair fixed extinguishing systems. Refresher annually. 

29 CFR 1910.217 (e) (3) – Safety training on Machinery and Machine Guarding – Requires for maintenance personnel caring for, inspecting, and maintaining power presses.

29 CFR 1910.266 (i) (7) (ii) First Aid training – all employees- refresher after every three years. But CPR refresher training annually.

29 CFR 1910.269 (a) (iii) – Safety Training on Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution – for supervisory personnel to comply the safety-related work practices.

 

Grain Handling Facilities

29 CFR 1910.1001 (j) (7) (ii) Asbestos: mandatory safety training for all new employees and refresher every year.

- Mandatory safety training for all new employees and updated every year.

Similarly, training should be provided for all employees who handle hazardous substances such as carcinogens, vinyl chloride, inorganic arsenic, lead, cadmium, benzene, coke oven emissions, cotton dust safety training, acrylonitrile (cyanide vinyl), ethylene oxide, formaldehyde. , Methylenedianiline, 1,3-butadiene

29 CFR 1910.1030 (g)(2)(i)(ii) – Safety Training on Bloodborne Pathogens: for all employees and refresher annually.

29 CFR 1910.134 (k) - Respiratory Protection (General Industry and Construction Industry): training to special personnel who are required to use respirators. The training must be comprehensive, understandable, and recur annually, and more often if necessary.

 

HSE Training Requirement for Shipyard Employment

29 CFR 1915.508 (e) (1) - Fire Protection (Shipyard Employment) - for Fire Watch, Annual refresher.

29 CFR 1915.1001 (k) (9) (ii) Asbestos Safety Training (Shipyard Employment) - During initial assignment and annual update.

 

HSE Training Requirement for the Construction Industry

Specifically, the training focuses on equipment and potential hazards you may encounter on the job, such as:

1. Cranes and rigging
2. Power tools, scaffolding and ladders
3. Electrical hazards
4. Hazard of being hit or caught in the middle
5. Confined spaces

It also reviews the personal protective equipment you should wear to stay safe on a construction site.

OSHA's requirement is similar to that explained in general industries.

29 CFR 1926.60 & 62 Safety Training on Methylenedianiline and lead (Construction Industry) – refresher annually.

29 CFR 1926.65 training on Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (Construction Industry) – for all new employees and refresher annually.

 

Appendix C to 1926.65 – Criteria for trainer and compliance Guidelines

Instructor Competency: The instructor must be proficient on the basis of documented prior experience in their area of ​​instruction, successful completion of a "training the trainers" program specific to the topics they will teach.

The instructor must be competent to evaluate the efficiency of the training.

Course Materials: Course materials to be used by the training provider must be approved by a competent person. Course materials should be reviewed and updated at least once a year. Materials and equipment must be in good working order and properly maintained. All written and audio-visual materials in the training curricula must be peer-reviewed by technically competent external reviewers or by a standing advisory committee.

 

Quality control of the program: The training manager must conduct or lead an annual written audit of the training program. Program modifications to address deficiencies, if any, must be documented, approved, and implemented by the training provider. The audit and program modification documents must be kept at the training facility.

 

Suggested training courses approved by OSHA and meet ANSI / ASSP Z490.1 requirement

First, we need to understand the meaning of OSHA AUTHORIZED TRAINING

Whatever training you take, you should make sure the training provider is "OSHA Authorized." For the most part, OSHA training is provided by private organizations or trainers who have obtained the OSHA seal of approval.

For example, any company can create a training program for its own employees, but only trainers who have gone through a rigorous process to become certified can provide authentic awareness training and issue valid DOL cards.

Now that you have a better idea of ​​the standards you need to understand for your job, let's dig deeper into the different courses: OSHA 10 hours and OSHA 30 hours.

 

What is OSHA 10 hours training?

The 10-hour OSHA training covers basic occupational health and safety risks. The objective of the 10 hour course is to make you aware of potential hazards so that you can avoid, prevent or mitigate them and OSHA requires you to spend the full 10 hours reviewing the course content.

 

Who should take it?

This is the course you should take if you are a newbie worker and have no supervisory responsibilities. Examples of these jobs include general laborers, carpenters, medical assistants, package handlers and material handlers.

 

What is OSHA 30 hours?

The 30-hour OSHA training is designed to give supervisors a broader and deeper understanding of work-related health and safety topics so that you can properly manage the safety of an entire team. And you must also pass the full 30 hours of the course.

 

Who should take it?

If you have the responsibility of overseeing worker safety, you must complete a 30-hour OSHA training course. This includes foremen, engineers, supervisors, site foremen, project managers and safety specialists.

Ultimately, OSHA training is a key part of safety compliance in any industry. And the training you need depends on both the industry you work in and the degree of responsibility you have in your job.

Also, you should always look for an OSHA approved training provider to make sure that you get an authentic training course with a DOL card if you need it.

 

Health and Safety trainings courses

Here are the suggested safety and health trainings courses approved by the OSH authority.

 

1. OSHA construction 30 hours

Learn about OSHA 29 CFR 1926 standards for construction and your responsibilities for preventing safety hazards through OSHA online training.

Features:

DOL OSHA 30 card and study guide included

OSHA 29 CFR 1926 cover

100% online course format, at your own pace

For site managers

 

2. OSHA construction 10 hours

Familiarize yourself with OSHA 29 CFR 1926 standards for preventing construction-related injuries and accidents.

Features:

DOL card and study guide included

• OSHA 29 CFR 1926 cover

• 100% online course format, at your own pace

• For entry-level construction workers

 

3. 40-hour HAZWOPER communication + GHS

Learn about OSHA regulations for working with hazardous waste, as well as the GHS hazard communication standard.

Features:

Includes certificate of completion

• Review GHS Hazardous Communications Updates

• Covers 29 CFR 1910.120 (e) (3) standards

• For workers who handle HazMat over PELs

 

4. Certified Environmental Specialist

Take an in-depth look at EPA regulations and discover the everyday reality of environmental compliance and safety.

Features:

Covers various EPA regulations

• 100% online course format, at your own pace

• Instant certificate of completion

• For environmental professionals

 

5. General Industry OSHA 30 Hours

Get a comprehensive overview of 29 CFR 1910 general industry standards, perfect for supervisors.

Features:

• DOL card and study guide included

• OSHA 29 CFR 1910 cover

• 100% online course format, at your own pace

• For general industry supervisors

 

6. General Industry OSHA 10 Hours

Get a better understanding of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 regulations, so you can recognize workplace safety hazards.

Features:

DOL card and study guide included

• OSHA 29 CFR 1910 cover

• 100% online course format, at your own pace

• For entry-level workers in general industry

 

7. 10-hour Construction Training in New York City OSHA

Learn to recognize and avoid basic workplace hazards. You can earn your entry-level DOL Construction Card with this course.

Improve safety knowledge for workers and supervisors. This 10 hour OSHA Construction Outreach courses are best for construction personnel working in New York City who require a site safety plan.

Features:

DOL card and study guide included

• OSHA 29 CFR 1926 cover

• 100% online course format, at your own pace

 

8. 30-hour Construction Training In New YorkCity OSHA

Improve safety knowledge for workers and supervisors. This 30-hour OSHA Construction Outreach courses are best for construction personnel working in New York City who require a site safety plan.

Approved supplier identification number: 4T02

Features:

DOL card and study guide included

• OSHA 29 CFR 1926 cover

• 100% online course format, at your own pace

• For construction supervisors

 

9. MSHA new miner training

Get the training you need as a new surfer to stay MSHA Part 46 compliant. Features:

100% online course at your own pace

• Certificate of completion included

• For anyone new to mining

• Complies with MSHA Part 46 standards

 

10. Training EM 385-1-1, 40-hours

Comply with EM 385-1-1 regulations for hazard prevention and meet your USACE safety and health training requirements.

Features:

100% online course at your own pace

• Certificate of completion included

• For SSHOs who must comply with USACE

• Covers manual EM 385-1-1

 

11. CAL OSHA 10-hours training

Prevent workplace hazards, injuries and fatalities with the information in our California-specific OSHA online training.

Features:

100% online course at your own pace

• California specific training material

• Certificate of completion included

• Adhere to OSHA training regulations

 

12. OSHA 10-hour and 30-hour construction training

Strengthen OSHA 29 CFR 1926 construction standards to improve safety knowledge for workers and supervisors.

Features:

• DOL card and study guide included

• OSHA 29 CFR 1926 cover

• 100% online course format, at your own pace

• For novice workers and supervisors

 

13. Refresher HAZWOPER 8-hours

Do your annual reminder on hazardous waste management operations and the GHS communication standard.

Features:

Certificate of completion included

• Covers OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 standards

• Review GHS Hazardous Communications Updates

• 100% online format, at your own pace

 

14. 24-hour HAZWOPER communication + SGH

Understand the 29 CFR 1910.120 (e) (3) standards for hazardous waste management and the GHS Hazardous Communication standards.

Features:

Covers 29 CFR 1910.120 (e) (3) standards

• Certificate of completion included

• Review GHS Hazardous Communications Updates

• For site employees working near HazMat

 

15. Basic HAZWOPER training

Take this introductory course to learn how to handle hazardous materials so that they do not cause injury or death during transport or use.

Features:

Certificate of completion included

• 100% online course at your own pace

• Introductory course to HAZWOPER

• General presentation of hazardous waste

 

16. Training EM 385-1-1 40-hours

Comply with EM 385-1-1 regulations for hazard prevention and meet your USACE safety and health training requirements.

Features:

100% online course at your own pace

• Certificate of completion included

• For SSHOs who must comply with USACE

• Covers manual EM 385-1-1

 

17. 16-hour EM 385-1-1 training

Begin your orientation to the EM 385 manual and learn how to keep your job site safe to maintain USACE compliance.

Features:

100% online course at your own pace

• Certificate of completion included

• To work on military projects

• Complies with EM 385-1-1 USACE regulations

 

18. Training EM 385-1-1 24-hours

Understand the safety best practices outlined in the EM 385 manual along with information from our online Safety and Health course.

Features:

100% online course at your own pace

• Certificate of completion included

• Covers manual EM 385-1-1

• For workers who must comply with USACE

 

19. EM 385-1-1 8-hour refresher training

Update your knowledge of the EM 385 manual and comply with USACE safety and health regulations with our 8-hour training.

Features:

• 100% online course at your own pace

• Certificate of completion included

• Comply with EM 385-1-1 Section 01.A.17.d.

• For SSHOs who need annual training

 

20. Annual Refresher MSHA Training

Obtain your 8 hours of annual refresher training required to meet MSHA Part 46 requirements for surface miners.

Features:

100% online course at your own pace

• Certificate of completion included

• For minors who need annual training

• Complies with MSHA Part 46 standards

 

21. MSHA First Aid and CPR Course

Learn first aid and rescue procedures specific to mining emergencies, including CPR and AED. Meet the MSHA requirements

Features:

Covers MSHA first aid and rescue procedures

• 100% online course format, at your own pace

• Instant certificate of completion

• For all minors

 

22. NFPA 70E standard for electrical safety training

Learn how to perform electrical tasks safely and prevent accidents while following OSHA regulations.

Features:

Certificate of completion included

• 100% online learning at your own pace

• For those who work with or near electricity

• Covers subpart S 1910 and subpart K 1926

 

23. NFPA 70E standard for electrical safety in the workplace

Learn OSHA electrical safety practices, including lockout / tagout precautions. Comply with OSHA 1910 Subpart S and 1926 Subpart K

Features:

Covers OSHA 1910 subpart S and 1926 subpart K

• 100% online course format, at your own pace

• Certificate of completion included

• Content is updated and up to date

 

24. Training in Confined Space for Construction

Learn about the OSHA Construction Standard 29 CFR 1926, Subpart AA, so you can safely perform construction work in a confined space.

Features:

Certificate of completion included

• Covers OSHA 29 CFR subpart AA

• 100% online course format, at your own pace

• For novice workers and supervisors

 

25. Training in confined space for general industry

Familiarize yourself with OSHA 1910.146 standards and learn how to stay safe when working in a confined space.

Features:

Certificate of completion included

• The course covers OSHA 1910.146 standards

• 100% online course format, at your own pace

• For novice workers and supervisors 

 

What do they provide to employer?

Regulatory Approved Content

They follow regulatory training requirements, their courses are approved or accredited by governing bodies from all sectors, and official certification is often available at the end of the course.

 

A powerful LMS platform

Managing workforce training has never been easier. Their user-friendly, mobile-friendly LMS platform helps you streamline your training process, from easy enrollment to tracking progress and performance.

 

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Summary

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