Starting a new job involves much more than learning where the coffee machine is. The first few weeks are an important opportunity to make sure employees understand their responsibilities, workplace procedures and how to work safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While the exact training required will depend on the role and organisation, there are several areas that many businesses should consider when planning employee training during the first 30 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Health and safety should be one of the first priorities for new employees. Staff need to understand the potential risks associated with their workplace and what they can do to work safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Training might cover areas such as workplace hazards, accident reporting, emergency procedures, risk awareness and safe working practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For employees with supervisory or management responsibilities, Health And Safety Level 3<\/a> is recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Every employee needs to understand how to carry out their particular role safely and effectively. This could include training on workplace equipment, processes, company systems or procedures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It may also involve learning how to identify and report hazards relevant to the employee’s day-to-day responsibilities. Role-specific training should complement broader compliance and health and safety learning rather than replace it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Employees who work with substances that could be hazardous to health may need appropriate COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health<\/a>) training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This helps employees understand the risks associated with hazardous substances, how exposure can be controlled and what precautions should be followed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is particularly important that training reflects the substances and working practices employees will actually encounter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n2. Role-specific training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
3. COSHH training where relevant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
4. Food hygiene and HACCP training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n