Job Orientation

The format and extent of orientation training will depend on the complexity of hazards and on work practices. For small businesses, job orientation may consist of a quick review of site-specific safety rules. A safety professional and/or the new employee s supervisor usually present this training [5]. 

For larger businesses with more complex hazards and work practices to control them, orientation should be structured carefully. You want to make sure that all new employees start the job with clear expectations and understanding of the hazards and how to protect themselves and others. Employers frequently provide a combination of classroom and on-the-job training [5]. 

Many employers have found it useful to have some employees trained to provide peer training. Others have followed up supervisory training with a buddy system, where an employee with long experience is assigned 

No matter if the orientation is brief or lengthy, the supervisor should make sure that before new employees begin the job, they receive instruction in how to respond to emergencies [3]. 

One thing that is commonly overlooked in a safety program is vehicle safety. Over-the-road motor vehicle incidents in some cases are the leading cause of work-related fatalities. Given the reality of this hazard, all employees operating a motor vehicle on the job should be trained in 

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This training is part of the initial, new job orientation for all employees and is repeated at least annually. The training includes ... 

New Employees Accidents occur frequently to employees who are new on the job. Usually, accident rates decrease with job experience. It is essential to train new employees on safety in general and in safety of their job functions. New employees have much to learn, including workplace safety. A session will orient a worker to his new company or new job. Orientation sessions deal with general matters. Most new employees will remember how and when they get paid. They may not recall other details from an orientation session. For safety, it is important to know how important safety is for the employer in protecting its workers. New workers should learn about general procedures in case of an accident. 

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A contractor orientation checklist may be used to guide the pre-job orientation. A checklist also serves to document the transmittal of critical information and can include a contractor s acknowledgment that they understand the safety requirements. 

Provides job orientation/training instruction content on how to safely perform the steps and tasks. It provides a quick refresher instruction for infrequent and nonroutine jobs. 

For some jobs, orientation may consist of a quick review of site safety rules hazard communication training for the toxic substances present... 

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