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Workplace Free from Recognized Hazards

We already discussed your right to receive training from your employer on a variety of health and safety hazards and standards, such as chemical right to know, fall protection, confined spaces and personal protective equipment.

a trainer conducting an in-class training session.
Many OSHA standards specifically require the employer to train workers in the safety and health aspects of their jobs.

For additional training information, click here to access Training Requirements in OSHA Standards and Training Guidelines.

Many OSHA standards specifically require the employer to train workers in the safety and health aspects of their jobs. Other OSHA standards make it the employee's responsibility to limit certain job assignments to those who are "certified," "competent," or "qualified"-meaning that they have had special previous training, in or out of the workplace.

OSHA believes training is an essential part of protecting workers from injuries and illnesses.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

3-2. OSHA standards make it the employer's responsibility to limit certain job assignments to those who are "certified," "competent," or "qualified" - meaning that they _____.