{"id":13297,"date":"2014-11-12T04:48:46","date_gmt":"2014-11-12T09:48:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/?p=13297"},"modified":"2025-10-07T20:41:32","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T00:41:32","slug":"home-service-technician-safety-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/home-service-technician-safety-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Service Technician Safety Training"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/home-service-technician1-1-2.jpg\" width=\"106\" height=\"108\" \/>There are many devices in the home that often require regular maintenance. Air conditioners, stoves, furnaces, and electrical equipment can break at any moment and cause major problems for a household. <b>Below, you\u2019ll find a list of training topics that are required for most Home Service Technicians.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"osha_required\">\n<h2>OSHA Required Training<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"accordion\" class=\"forklift_safety\">\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"cart\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/ladder5-2.png\" \/><\/h3>\n<p class=\"bottom_title\"><strong> Ladder \/ Stairway <\/strong>\nOSHA Regulation: 1926.1060<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2>When OSHA Requires Ladder \/ Stairway Training:<\/h2>\n<p>Employees that are required to use ladders or stairways should be trained on the hazards associated with their usage. See full OSHA regulation for more details.<\/p>\n<h2>Training Frequency<\/h2>\n<p>Provide retraining so that the employee maintains the understanding and knowledge acquired from the training.<\/p>\n<h2>Downloadable Ladder \/ Stairway Training Resources (free):<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/ladder_ppt2-2.png\" width=\"145\" height=\"108\" \/>\n<h4>Ladder Safety Powerpoint<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"email_popup\" href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210123012757\/https:\/\/www.accc.gov.au\/system\/files\/Using%20a%20ladder,%20safety%20alert%20-%20poster.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/ladder_poster3-2.png\" \/> <\/a>\n<h4>Ladder Safety Poster<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/wallet-card19-2.png\" \/>\n<h4>Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"email_popup\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/ladder-1.pdf\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/ladder.png\" \/> <\/a>\n<h4>Handout<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"video_section\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"cart\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Electrical8-2.jpg\" \/><\/h3>\n<p><strong> Electrical <\/strong>\nOSHA Regulation: 1910.332<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2>When OSHA Requires Electrical Training:<\/h2>\n<p>When an employee faces the risk of electric shock that is not reduced to a safe level by engineering controls. See full OSHA regulation for more details.<\/p>\n<h2>Training Frequency<\/h2>\n<p>None specified.<\/p>\n<h2>Downloadable Electrical Training Resources (free):<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/electrical-ppt8-2.png\" \/>\n<h4>Electrical Safety Awareness Training Powerpoint<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"email_popup\" href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20170221223326\/https:\/\/www.gohomesafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Eletrical-Safety.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/electrical_safety_poster8.png\" \/> <\/a>\n<h4>Electrical Safety Poster<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/wallet-card19-2.png\" \/>\n<h4>Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"email_popup\" href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20190605223355\/https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/OshDoc\/data_Hurricane_Facts\/elect_safety.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/electrical_safety_handout8.png\" \/> <\/a>\n<h4>Handout<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"video_section\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"cart pump\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/fire-ex10-2.png\" \/><\/h3>\n<p class=\"bottom_title\"><strong> Fire Extinguisher <\/strong>\nOSHA Regulation: 1910.157(g)<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2>When OSHA Requires Fire Extinguisher Training:<\/h2>\n<p>When fire extinguishers exist in the workplace, the employer should train employees on their usage. <a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20170620093546\/https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/pls\/oshaweb\/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&amp;p_id=9811\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> See full OSHA regulation<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n<h2>Training Frequency<\/h2>\n<p>Annually.<\/p>\n<h2>Downloadable Fire Extinguisher Training Resources (free):<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/fire_ext_ppt10-2.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<h4>Fire Extinguisher Training Powerpoint<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"email_popup\" href=\"https:\/\/www.safetybanners.org\/images\/FREE-Down-Loads\/FREE-PASS-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/fire_ext_poster10-2.png\" \/> <\/a>\n<h4>Fire Extinguisher Poster<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/wallet-card19-2.png\" \/>\n<h4>Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"email_popup\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/fire-extinuisher-2.pdf\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/fire_ext_handout10-2.png\" \/> <\/a>\n<h4>Handout<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"video_section\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"osha_required\">\n<h2>Industry Best-Practice Training\n(Not required by OSHA)<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"accordion_second\" class=\"forklift_safety\">\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"cart\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/ergo14-2.png\" \/><\/h3>\n<p class=\"bottom_title\"><strong> Ergonomics <\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<h2>Training Frequency<\/h2>\n<p>Annually<\/p>\n<h2>Downloadable Ergonomics Training Resources (free):<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"email_popup\" href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20170504093343\/https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/dte\/grant_materials\/fy07\/sh-16625-07\/ergonomics.ppt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/ergonomics-ppt13-2.png\" \/> <\/a>\n<h4>Ergonomics Powerpoint<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/ergo_poster13-2.png\" \/>\n<h4>Ergonomics Poster<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/wallet-card19-2.png\" \/>\n<h4>Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"email_popup\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ucop.edu\/risk-services\/_files\/ergonomics-handout.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/ergonomics_handout13-2.png\" \/> <\/a>\n<h4>Handout<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"video_section\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"cart\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/slipstrips12-2.png\" \/><\/h3>\n<p class=\"bottom_title\"><strong> Slips, Trips and Falls <\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<h2>Training Frequency<\/h2>\n<p>Annually<\/p>\n<h2>Downloadable Slips, Trips and Falls Training Resources (free):<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"email_popup\" href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20170504093536\/https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/dte\/grant_materials\/fy07\/sh-16625-07\/slipstripsfalls.ppt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/slips-ppt11-2.png\" \/> <\/a>\n<h4>Slips, Trips and Falls Powerpoint<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"email_popup\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ccohs.ca\/products\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/slips_poster11-2.png\" \/> <\/a>\n<h4>Slips, Trips and Falls Poster<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/wallet-card19-2.png\" \/>\n<h4>Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"email_popup\" href=\"https:\/\/cf.ltkcdn.net\/safety\/files\/1199-workplace-safety-slips-trips.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/slips-poster12-2.png\" \/> <\/a>\n<h4>Handout<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"video_section\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"cart\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/hand-safety8-2.jpg\" \/><\/h3>\n<p><strong> Hand Safety <\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<h2>Training Frequency<\/h2>\n<p>Annually<\/p>\n<h2>Downloadable Hand Safety Training Resources (free):<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/hand-safety-ppt8-2.png\" \/>\n<h4>Hand Safety Powerpoint<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/hand-safety-poster19-2.png\" \/>\n<h4>Hand Safety Poster<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/wallet-card19-2.png\" \/>\n<h4>Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/hand-safety-handout8-2.png\" \/>\n<h4>Handout<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"video_section\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"osha_required\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are many devices in the home 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Air conditioners, stoves, furnaces, and electrical equipment can break at any moment and cause major problems for a household. Below, you\u2019ll find a list of training topics that are required for most Home Service Technicians. 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