Introduction to OSH Training

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Introduction to OSH Training

The training “Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Training” is designed for individuals responsible for planning, organizing, and delivering safety training within an organization. The course introduces participants to the fundamental principles and relevant requirements for developing and implementing an effective safety training program.

The training covers the differences between education and training, key categories of safety education, the components of an effective training program, the role and qualification requirements of an occupational safety trainer, and training evaluation methods based on ANSI/ASSE Z490.1 and applicable OSHA requirements. The course also covers Kirkpatrick’s five levels of evaluation and Deming’s Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycle for evaluating training effectiveness and achieving continuous improvement in safety training.

Program Components

1. Fundamentals of OSH Education and Training

Concepts of education and training and the differences between them;
Key areas of safety education;
Instruction and Technical Training;
Key components of an effective safety training program;
Determining safety training needs;
Defining learning objectives and goals.

2. Safety Trainer’s Role and Training Planning

The role and responsibilities of an occupational safety trainer;
Knowledge, skills, and qualification requirements for safety trainers;
Principles of safety training planning and implementation;
Determining training content and delivery methods;
Ensuring alignment between training objectives and participant needs;
Key approaches to effectively organizing and delivering safety training.

3. Safety Training Evaluation and Effectiveness Measurement

Key requirements for evaluating training programs;
Fundamental training evaluation principles according to ANSI/ASSE Z490.1;
OSHA requirements related to safety training evaluation;
Training evaluation requirements related to OSHA Standard 1910.120;
Kirkpatrick’s five levels of safety training evaluation;
Evaluating participants’ reactions to training;
Evaluating knowledge and learning outcomes;
Evaluating behavioral changes;
Evaluating training results and impact;
Improving training effectiveness based on evaluation results.

4. Continuous Improvement of Safety Training

Deming’s Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) continuous improvement cycle;
Applying PDSA to the planning and implementation of safety training;
Analyzing training results and identifying opportunities for improvement;
Using evaluation results to improve training programs;
Continuous monitoring and improvement of safety training effectiveness.

Who Is This Training For?

The training is intended for individuals responsible for planning, managing, and delivering occupational safety training within an organization, including:

✅ Occupational safety professionals;

✅ HSE/EHS professionals;

✅ Safety trainers;

✅ OSH trainers;

✅ Safety managers and leaders;

✅ Learning and development specialists;

✅ Training coordinators;

✅ Individuals responsible for safety training programs within an organization;

✅ Managers and supervisors who conduct safety briefings and training.

⏱️ Duration: 5–7 hours
📍 Format: Certificate Training – Theoretical and Practical Components
📜 Certificate: Issued upon successful completion of the final assessment (exam).

Introduction to OSH Training