Employee Training: Legal Obligations of the Employer

Ensuring occupational safety and health (OSH) is a fundamental responsibility of employers in Romania. An essential aspect of this responsibility is the adequate training of employees. According to the legislation in force, employers have the obligation to provide specific training in the field of OSH for all workers.

1. Types of training in the field of OSH

• Introductory-general training: It is carried out before the worker starts the activity and its role is to familiarize him/her with the general rules of safety and health at work. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
• On-the-job training: It is carried out at the beginning of the activity at a new workplace or when changing tasks, with the aim of presenting the specific risks and the associated prevention measures. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
• Periodic training: It takes place at regular intervals to update workers' knowledge and remind them of the necessary safety measures. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

2. Employer's obligations regarding employee training

• Ensuring adequate training: The employer must guarantee that each worker receives sufficient and appropriate training in the field of OSH, adapted to the specifics of the workplace and their duties. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• Updating the training: The training must be updated according to the legislative, technological or organizational changes that may influence safety and health at work. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
• Documenting the training: All training activities must be recorded in individual training sheets, signed by the employee and the person who performed the training. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

3. Training methods and means

• Theoretical presentations: Expositions and lectures that offer essential information about safety and health at work. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
• Practical demonstrations: Exercises that illustrate the correct way to carry out activities at the workplace in safe conditions. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
• Computer-assisted training: Using computer programs to facilitate the learning process. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

4. Verification of knowledge and evaluation of training

• Testing knowledge: After each training session, the employer must verify the knowledge accumulated by the workers, usually through written or oral tests. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
• Evaluating the effectiveness of the training: The employer must periodically evaluate the effectiveness of the training programs and adapt them according to the identified needs. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

Compliance with these legal obligations not only ensures compliance with the legislation in force, but also contributes to creating a safe and healthy working environment for all employees.

Source: www.inspectiamuncii.ro