Occupational Health and Safety Act

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Training is another integral part of Occupational Health and Safety Act guidelines. It acts as a tool that informs workers and managers about workplace hazards and controls so they can work more safely and be more productive. Training is also mandated as it provides workers and managers a better understanding of the safety and health program to contribute to its development and implementation. OSHA firmly believes that employee training, outreach, and education are essential to prevent work-related illnesses, injuries, and deaths. OSHA’s training requirement can be categorized into five sectors — General Industry, Maritime, Construction, Agriculture, and Federal Employee Programs. Some of the training programs and education material recommended by OSHA include —

ISO 9001Injury and Illness Prevention Programs ISO 9001Educational Information ISO 9001OSHA Training Institute (OTI) Education Centers ISO 9001Worker Participation in Developing Training Programs