Documentation
When safety training requires employees to demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) in performing hazardous procedures or using safe practices, an attendance roster may not be legally sufficient to document the training. It should include formal written certification that KSAs have been achieved.
Adequate certification of training should be signed by the employee, the trainer, and the supervisor.
At a minimum, certification should include the following information:
- trainee's name;
- course title;
- date, location and hours of instruction;
- statement that the trainee has successfully completed the course;
- name and address of training provider;
- date periodic refresher training is due (if required) or expiration date;
- a unique trainee identification number;
- the level of training or type of certificate awarded;
- any other information required by regulation; and
- number of credits (CECs, CEUs, etc), if issued. Make sure employees have met all requirements for credits.
To make sure the training is adquate, make sure you include:
- trainee statement that he/she was provided opportunity to ask questions and perform procedures and practices;
- trainer statement that trainees, through testing, demonstrated adequate knowledge;
- trainer statement that measurement (testing) of knowledge and skills was conducted and that trainees met or exceeded required levels of performance;
- trainee statement of intent to comply with the procedures, practices, policies, and rules;
- trainee statement of understanding that failure to comply may result in discipline;
- a list or description of the specific subject(s) being trained;
- a list or description of the specific procedures practiced;
- certification - a place for trainee, trainer, and supervisor signatures.
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6-7. Adequate certification of training should be signed by the _____.
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