How to certify an alternative safety training

Programs may choose to provide their own training if they certify that all employees have received alternative training that covers the minimum EOHHS required training elements.

Director, Employee Safety and Health

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EOHHS required training elements, including:

  • Definitions of Human Service Worker, Workplace and Workplace Violence
  • Importance of Human Service Worker safety education
  • Risk assessment techniques
  • De-escalation strategies
  • Connections between actions and reactions
  • Pertinent laws and regulations
  • Identification of additional resources on human worker safety

How to certify   How to certify an alternative safety training

  1. Download and complete the certification form
  2. Return completed form to:
    Director, Employee Safety and Health
    600 Washington Street, 7th Floor
    Boston, MA 02111

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Programs may have several safety trainings designed for different staff in their organization.  As part of compliance efforts, programs must keep a list of attendance at each training and ensure that all staff attend the appropriate training within the established timelines.  EOHHS has the authority to audit any program to request training records to ensure compliance with safety training.

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600 Washington Street, 7th Floor, Boston, MA 02111

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