Section 1.2 Safety and Health Training Safety and Health Orientation
Workplace safety and health orientation begins on the first day of initial employment or job transfer. Each employee has access to a copy of this safety manual, through the Intranet, for review and future reference. Each department will provide additional safety rules, policies and procedures pertaining to the employee’s specific job. Job-Specific Training Each department will provide job- and equipment-specific training to employees. 1. Supervisors or their designees will initially train employees on how to perform assigned job tasks safely. 2. Supervisors will carefully review with each employee the specific safety rules, policies and procedures that are applicable and that are described in the workplace safety manual. 3. Supervisors will observe employees performing the work. If necessary, a demonstration will be provided using safe work practices, or remedial instruction to correct training deficiencies before an employee is permitted to do the work without supervision. 4. All employees will receive safe operating instructions on seldom used or new equipment before using the equipment. 5. Supervisors will review safe work practices with employees before permitting the performance of new, non-routine or specialized procedures. Formal Safety Training Employees will also receive the formal training on general topics. Some training will be required for only specific departments and positions. The frequency of these trainings will be determined by OSHA guidelines. 1. Right-to-Know Training - Managers/Supervisors will ensure that all employees are briefed and trained on the hazardous substances in the workplace during the on-boarding process. 2. Noise Exposure Protection Training - All employees whose noise exposure equals or exceeds an eight-hour time-weighted average (TWA) of 85 decibels measured on the A scale (slow response) or, equivalently a dose of fifty percent shall participate in this training. The time-weighted average sound level is an average sound level determined by several sound level measures and the time duration for each sound level. Exposure to impulsive or impact noise shall not exceed 140dB peak sound pressure level. OSHA Standard 1910.95. 3. Respiratory Protection Program - All employees whose Job Hazard Analysis requires the use of respiratory protection will receive training according to OSHA Standard 1910.134. 4. Confined Space Entry Program - Proper training and equipment is required before any employee enters a confined space. The objective of this Confined Space Entry Program is to help ensure the safety of all employees involved in confined space work operations. A confined space refers to a space which has limited openings for entry and exit, unfavorable natural ventilation which could contain or produce hazardous atmospheres, and which is not intended for continuous employee occupancy. Examples of such confined spaces include
Village of Pinehurst Employee Handbook – Updated January 2025
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