Which statement about training accessibility is NOT true?

• A. Training must be provided in a language workers understand.
• B. Training may be provided in a language workers do not understand.
• C. Training must occur before exposure to hazards.
• D. Training must occur whenever new hazards are introduced or procedures change.

Answer: (B)

Training must be understandable to every worker, which means delivering it in a language they understand and in accessible formats. When training is provided only in a language workers do not understand, they can’t grasp the hazards, safe procedures, or PPE requirements, so the training isn’t effective or safe. That’s why the statement claiming it may be given in a language workers do not understand is not true.

In practice, OSHA expects language-appropriate training to ensure comprehension. If workers have limited English proficiency, use bilingual trainers or interpreters, provide translated materials, employ visuals and demonstrations, and check understanding before work begins. This approach makes the training genuinely accessible and actionable, which is the whole point of worker training rights.

It’s also important to note that training should occur before workers are exposed to hazards and whenever new hazards are introduced or procedures change, reinforcing the overall emphasis on accessible, timely, and actionable instruction.