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Updated January 2003 Administrative Concerns
Federal and State Legislation now require laboratories to provide health and safety training programs for their employees. Attendance at these training courses is mandatory and shall be documented. While this section deals with only mandated Federal and State training, it is strongly advised that laboratories provide training to laboratory workers on chemical safety, glassware handling and general laboratory safety. Employees shall also be instructed in how to respond to unsafe conditions or practices and communicate safety concerns to the appropriate individuals. A formal session in a classroom setting is not necessary to impart information or to train a group of employees, though it is often desirable for this purpose. Informal group or individual discussions with a supervisor, posted notices, or handout booklets can be effective. Commercially prepared programs can also be effective, especially if supplemented with details that pertain specifically to local conditions. OSHA does not mandate the details of the instructional method to be used. OSHA requires that, if asked by an OSHA inspector, the employees must be able to answer to the issues. Hence, whatever technique or combination of techniques are used to impart information and to train, the effectiveness of the instruction should be evaluated prior to an OSHA inspection. The OSU Environmental Health Services Department will conduct regular training for the Departmental Chemical Hygiene Officers who are then, in turn, responsible for training their employees.
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