Industry-Specific Training
Industry-specific training requirements are included in some OSHA standards, particularly in standards put into effect since 1990.
Many standards published by OSHA explicitly require the employer to train employees in the safety and health aspects of their jobs.
Some examples of specific general industry and/or construction training requirements are:
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Machinery and Machine Guarding
- Welding, Cutting, and Brazing
- Electrical Safety
- Signs, Signals, and Barricades
- Scaffolding
- Fall Protection in Construction
- Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Elevators, and Conveyors
- Excavation and Trench safety
To review an introduction to OSH training, please see OSHAcademy course 703 Introduction to OSH Training.
For assistance with developing OSH training, please see OSHAcademy course 721 OSH Training Development.
To learn how to conduct OSH training, please see OSHAcademy course 723 Conducting OSH Training.
To learn more about specific OSH training requirements please click here.
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3-4. Which of the following training topics would NOT be considered industry-specific training?
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