Workplace Training About Safety

The Employer Must Share the Following Info:

• The fire and lock-down procedures for the company, and where the nearest fire exits are located
• Where the nearest WHMIS Material Safety Data Sheets are located
• The location of first-aid kits and contact numbers in the case of emergencies
• The operation guides to any possible machines if there are any

The Employer Must Share the Following Info:

• The exact job description, and the new worker's boundaries and limitations
• In the case of a fire, whoever is at the scene must make sure that the emergency exits are not blocked
• All safety wear must be worn at all times
• Any cabinets that contain hazardous materials must be securely closed at all times. If they are open, tell someone.

In Terms of Training, the Employer Must:

• Properly teach and train the new worker on basics of how to run the machines, and quick tips to ensure that no one gets hurt
• Give the new worker all the basic information on where things are located and who to call for assistance.

In Terms of Training, the Employer Must:

• Run through basic safety procedures to make sure that the new worker is properly informed; usually through orientations
• Make sure that the new worker is properly updated on WHMIS symbols and that they understand how to read the MSDS'

In Terms of Equipment, the Employer Must:

• Inform the new workers of how to use the machines properly and any precautions that they must take before starting them
• Certain locks on the machines that have to be closed before work can be started.

In Terms of Equipment, the Employer Must:

• Show the new worker specified safety wear that must be worn when operating that particular machine
• Inform the new worker how to do weekly safety checks on the equipment that is being used in the workplace
• Teach the new worker how to fix possible problems in the machines