08/30/2023
Buyer Beware!
I frequently get asked if online OSHA training is sufficient in meeting company training requirements. The answer is NO!
While online training can be beneficial in helping employees become aware of hazards in the workplace, it absolutely does not meet all the requirements of OSHA training standards. Just to list a few topics in which online training falls short, see below. Just be aware that that if you choose the online option for your business, you will still need to provide additional hands on training and testing on-site for your employees. Cheap is not always best, and sometimes cheap costs more in the long run. I love Ma and Pa companies, but most do not have the financial ability to pay for a full time safety consultant. Did you know that for the majority of the commonly required OSHA training topics, you do not any special certification to teach? You just need a competent person. Have someone that has been the forklift driver for 10 years? Perfect! Got someone with a background in nursing - let them teach BBP. Utilize your workforce to meet your training requirements. Work smarter, not harder. 😉
Most places of employment with more than 10 employees are required to have training.