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Custodian Safety Training
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November 10, 2014
Custodial work may seem very simple, but it’s a demanding job that requires exposure to health and safety hazards on a daily basis. Custodians have to be prepared to deal with all sorts of messes and problems, and so they must be prepared for anything. Below, you’ll find a list of training topics that are required for most Custodians.
Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA Regulation: 1910.1030(g)(2)
Required for employees that may be occupationally exposed to blood or potentially infectious materials. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Annually.
Asbestos OSHA Regulation: 1910.1001(j)(7)
Employees that are exposed to airborne concentrations of asbestos at or above the PEL limit shall be trained. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Annually.
HazCom / GHS OSHA Regulation: 1910.1200(h)
Employees that may be exposed to hazardous substances as part of their job. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
When there is a change.
Fire Extinguisher OSHA Regulation: 1910.157(g)
When fire extinguishers exist in the workplace, the employer should train employees on their usage. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Annually.
Emergency Evacuation OSHA Regulation: 1910.38(e)
If fire extinguishers are provided in your workplace and/or anyone will be evacuating during a fire or other emergency. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
When there is a change.
Personal Protective and Respiratory Equipment OSHA Regulation: 1910.132(f)
When an employee is required to wear PPE, they must be trained on its usage. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Retraining required when the type of PPE changes, employee demonstrates inability to use PPE properly, or when the workplace changes in a way that renders previous training obsolete.
Safety Housekeeping
Annually
Back Safety
Annually
Ergonomics
Annually
Slips, Trips and Falls
Annually