New Employee Safety Orientation
Course Description:
No matter what your line of work, you may be exposed to risky hazards. It’s almost inevitable. This session will provide a basic workplace safety orientation so that you can leave for home in one piece while enhancing the quality of your time at work. We’ll discuss how to prevent some of the more common injuries that result from poor safety practices and how to control and react to some of the more severe hazards in your workplace.
Why “New Employee Safety Orientation” Matters:
New employees are significantly more likely to be injured and killed on the job than their more experienced counterparts. Often, new workers are injured or killed because of a lack of training. Safety orientation for new employees can help to prevent these tragic incidents. In addition, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires employers to train employees on the hazards they are exposed to on the job. Maintaining a safe and healthy workplace is also good for business. Fewer injuries and illnesses translate to higher productivity, lower workers’ compensation costs, better employee morale, and many other benefits.
Key Points:
At the completion of this module, the participant will be able to:
- Maintain safe workplace and get safety information
- Follow good housekeeping practices
- Use proper ergonomics
- Prepare for and respond to emergencies
- Identify chemical hazards Work safely around machinery
- Use personal protective equipment
