This article is for HR professionals and training and education managers.
Compliance Training Explained Simply for Business Humans
- Compliance training is employee training required by laws, regulations, or company policies to ensure everyone works safely, legally, and ethically.
What Compliance Training Means for Small, Medium, and Growing Businesses?
Businesses must provide mandatory training to meet the requirements of laws, standards, or internal regulations:
- Fulfill legal and regulatory obligations, Keeps your company compliant with laws and regulations
- Reduce the risk of fines and legal issues
- Compliance protects both employees and employers from legal liability
- Protect employee health and safety
- Meet job qualification requirements (e.g., driver, crane operator). This ensures employees have the necessary skills and knowledge for efficient and safe performance of their work.
- Builds a culture of responsibility and respect
General Mandatory Training
General mandatory training is a type of compliance training required for all employees or specific groups to comply with safety, HR, or company policies. It usually includes
- Workplace harassment prevention training
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- Health and safety training (OSHA safety training). This often includes topics like PPE training, CPR, and emergency response.
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- Cybersecurity awareness training
- Job or Industry-specific training: This varies depending on the industry but may include topics like machine operation, quality control, or chemical handling.
Certification or License Training
Training that results in a personal certification or license, legally required to perform certain tasks.
- Forklift operator certification
- CPR / First Aid certification
- HIPAA certification for healthcare workers
How Aptien Simplifies the Management and Planning of Compliance Training
- General required training is managed within Training Plans, and specific dates are then organized using the Training Calendar
- Certifications are managed in Employee Certification Records, where you track their validity and expiration dates
- For each employee or job role, you plan the necessary required training
- You can easily track training completion
- For employees, you have access to an annual training plan and overview of all required training
Examples of Compliance Trainings
Examples of Health and Safety Training in US companies:
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Training: This training provides basic safety information for all employees.
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Training: This more comprehensive training is required for supervisors and managers.
- Emergency Response Training: This training covers how to respond to emergencies, such as fires, chemical spills, or active shooter situations.
- First Aid and CPR Training: This training teaches employees how to provide first aid and CPR in case of an emergency.
- Hazardous Materials Training: This training is required for employees who handle hazardous materials.
Example of Compliance Training in US companies:
- Harassment Prevention Training: This training helps employees understand what constitutes harassment and how to report it.
- Diversity and Inclusion Training: This training helps employees understand the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
- Data Privacy and Security Training: This training helps employees understand how to protect sensitive company data.
- Other compliance training as required by regulations or company policies.
Examples of Industry-Specific Training:
- Forklift Operator Training: For employees who operate forklifts.
- Welding Training: For employees who perform welding or cutting operations.
- Machine Operator Training: For employees who operate machinery.
- Quality Control Training: For employees who are responsible for quality control.
- Other industry-specific training as required by regulations or company policies.