SECTION VIII: TRAINING

A. Appropriate training benefits far outweigh the time and cost and are essential to maximize the skills and knowledge of employees. The Department Head shall be responsible for assessing the training needs of all employees under his/her direction. Training shall be provided:

1) To all new departmental employees;

2) To all employees given a job assignment for which they have not previously received training. If the position is supervisory, such training shall include a familiarization with hazards and risks faced by employees under their direction;

3) To all employees whenever new substances, processes, procedures or equipment are introduced to the workplace and represent a new hazard;

4) Whenever the Department receives notification of a new or previously unrecognized hazard; and

5) Periodically to all employees in general workplace safety, job specific hazards and/or hazardous materials as applicable.

B. In addition to on-going job specific training provided by a department head or his/her designee, additional training programs provided include, but are not limited to:

1) Adult CPR, Infant and Child CPR, and Community CPR courses provide training in how to deal with respiratory emergencies such as choking that can lead to cardiac arrest and how to give first aid for a cardiac emergency.

2) Standard First Aid courses provide training in helping people in emergencies, including, but not limited to: rescue breathing for adults, CPR for adults, how to control bleeding and give first aid for shock, burns, eye and nose injuries, bites, stings, fractures and diabetic emergencies.

3) Back Safe Program provides training in proper lifting, twisting, bending and carrying techniques.

4) "Tailgate" Safety Sessions: Cal/OSHA regulations require "tailgate" safety sessions for specified employees. In accordance with these regulations, "tailgate” safety sessions shall be conducted every ten (l0) days. The topics for such sessions shall be pertinent to the risks the employees face.

5) Driver Awareness instruction is designed to build employees' and volunteers' safety awareness of safe driving habits, both on and off the job.

C. The County requires employees to successfully complete, and maintain certification in, any training program mandated by Federal or State statutes or regulations. It is the department head’s responsibility to ensure compliance with applicable Federal or State statutes or regulations. The County, through the Risk Manager, may require employees to successfully complete any additional training deemed appropriate.

D. All training programs provided shall be documented by completion of the Safety Training Report (Exhibit 7). The Department shall retain the original of the Safety Training Report and a copy provided to Risk Management.

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