Custodian Safety Training PowerPoints | Atlantic Training Blog

Custodial work may seem very simple, but it’s a demanding job that requires exposure to health and safety hazards on a daily basis. Custodians have to be prepared to deal with all sorts of messes and problems, and so they must be prepared for anything. Below, you’ll find a list of training topics that are required for most Custodians.

OSHA Required Training

Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA Regulation: 1910.1030(g)(2)

When OSHA Requires Bloodborne Pathogens Training:

Required for employees that may be occupationally exposed to blood or potentially infectious materials. See full OSHA regulation for more details.

Training Frequency

Annually.

Downloadable Bloodborne Pathogens Training Resources (free):

Bloodborne Pathogens Awareness Powerpoint
Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout

Bloodborne Pathogens Training Videos (paid):

Bloodborne Pathogens in Industrial Facilities by Atlantic Training
Bloodborne Pathogens in Healthcare Facilities by Atlantic Training
Bloodborne Pathogens in First Response Environments by Atlantic Training

Asbestos OSHA Regulation: 1910.1001(j)(7)

When OSHA Requires Asbestos Training:

Employees that are exposed to airborne concentrations of asbestos at or above the PEL limit shall be trained. See full OSHA regulation for more details.

Training Frequency

Annually.

Downloadable Asbestos Training Resources (free):

Asbestos Awareness Powerpoint
Asbestos Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
asbestos Handout

Asbestos Training Videos (paid):

Asbestos Training by Atlantic Training
Asbestos Awareness Safety by Atlantic Training
Asbestos Cement Pipe Safety by Atlantic Training

HazCom / GHS OSHA Regulation: 1910.1200(h)

When OSHA Requires HazCom / GHS Training:

Employees that may be exposed to hazardous substances as part of their job. See full OSHA regulation for more details.

Training Frequency

When there is a change.

Downloadable HazCom / GHS Training Resources (free):

HazCom / GHS Powerpoint
HazCom / GHS Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout

HazCom / GHS Training Videos (paid):

HazCom (GHS) in Industrial Facilities by Atlantic Training
GHS Safety Data Sheets Training Video by Atlantic Training
HazCom (GHS) in Healthcare Facilities by Atlantic Training

Fire Extinguisher OSHA Regulation: 1910.157(g)

When OSHA Requires Fire Extinguisher Training:

When fire extinguishers exist in the workplace, the employer should train employees on their usage. See full OSHA regulation for more details.

Training Frequency

Annually.

Downloadable Fire Extinguisher Training Resources (free):

Fire Extinguisher Training Powerpoint
Fire Extinguisher Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout

Fire Extinguisher Training Videos (paid):

Using Fire Extinguishers Safely by Atlantic Training
Portable Fire Extinguishers Protecting People And Property by Coastal Training
Fire Extinguisher Safety by Atlantic Training

Emergency Evacuation OSHA Regulation: 1910.38(e)

When OSHA Requires Emergency Evacuation Training:

If fire extinguishers are provided in your workplace and/or anyone will be evacuating during a fire or other emergency. See full OSHA regulation for more details.

Training Frequency

When there is a change.

Downloadable Emergency Evacuation Training Resources (free):

Emergency Evacuation Powerpoint
Emergency Evacuation Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout

Emergency Evacuation Training Videos (paid):

Evacuation Procedures by Atlantic Training
Emergency Evacuation by Digital 2000
Emergency Planning by Atlantic Training

Personal Protective and Respiratory Equipment OSHA Regulation: 1910.132(f)

When OSHA Requires Personal Protective and Respiratory Equipment Training:

When an employee is required to wear PPE, they must be trained on its usage. See full OSHA regulation for more details.

Training Frequency

Retraining required when the type of PPE changes, employee demonstrates inability to use PPE properly, or when the workplace changes in a way that renders previous training obsolete.