KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Training

1. Policy Statement/Procedure Description

1. Supervisors are responsible for:

• A.Training employees initially on how to perform assigned job tasks safely;
• B.Reviewing carefully with each employee the specific safety and health rules, policies, and procedures that are applicable to their jobs.
• C.Giving employees verbal instruction and specific directions on how to perform their work safely;
• D.Observing employees performing the work, and if necessary, providing a demonstration on using safe work practices or ensuring employees receive remedial instruction to correct training deficiencies before they are permitted to perform unsupervised work.
• E.Ensuring all employees receive safe operating instructions on seldom-used or new equipment before using the equipment;
• F.Reviewing safe work practices with employees before permitting the performance of new, non-routine, or specialized procedures; and
• G.Providing safety equipment to employees who perform tasks requiring safety equipment and/or protective gear

2. Entities Affected

• Human Resources
• Finance and Administration

3. Policy Owner/Interpreting Authority

Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration

4. Related Policies

5. Statutory or Regulatory References