Pennsylvania Code
Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Part VIII - Bureau of Workers' Compensation
Chapter 129 - WORKERS' COMPENSATION HEALTH AND SAFETY
Subchapter F - WORKPLACE SAFETY COMMITTEES
Section 129.1006 - Committee member training

Universal Citation: 34 PA Code ยง 129.1006

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 38, September 21, 2024

(a) The applicant-employer shall, itself or through its insurer, provide adequate, annual training programs for each committee member listed in the application.

(b) Annually required committee member training shall at a minimum address:

(1) Hazard detection and inspection.

(2) Accident and illness prevention and investigation (including substance abuse awareness and prevention training), safety committee structure and operation.

(3) Other health and safety concerns specific to the business of the applicant-employer.

(c) Prior to submitting an application to the Bureau and annually thereafter, all committee members shall receive training in the topics listed in subsection (b) from individuals who meet Bureau requirements for accident and illness prevention services providers as defined in Subchapter E (relating to accident and illness prevention services providers requirements) or who have been recognized by the Bureau as qualified trainers.

(d) Applicant-employers are responsible for providing verification of trainer qualifications to the Bureau and supplying, as necessary, documentation supporting individual trainer qualifications.

(e) The applicant-employer shall maintain written records of safety committee training including:

(1) The names of committee members trained.

(2) The dates of training.

(3) The training time period.

(4) The training methodology.

(5) The names and credentials of personnel conducting the training.

(6) The names of training organizations sponsoring training, if applicable.

(7) The training location.

(8) The training topics.

This section cited in 34 Pa. Code § 129.1010 (relating to recordkeeping requirements).

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