When must training be provided to workers under Section 4?

• A. Before exposure to hazards and whenever new hazards are introduced or procedures change, in a language workers understand.
• B. Only after an accident occurs.
• C. Annually, regardless of hazard level.
• D. Only upon request by a supervisor.

Answer: (A)

Training must be provided before workers are exposed to hazards and whenever new hazards are introduced or procedures change, and it must be delivered in a language workers understand. This ensures people have the knowledge they need to recognize risks and follow safe practices before they encounter them, and that the information is actually usable because it’s communicated in a language they understand. Training is required to stay current whenever processes, equipment, or procedures change, so protections aren’t left behind. It isn’t tied to accidents, nor is it something you can rely on an annual schedule or supervisor demand to trigger; the purpose is proactive, continuous safety understanding that matches the workplace reality.