New Employee Safety Orientation Checklist [FREE PDF]

Safety trainers and HR managers use this checklist for new employee safety orientation per OSHA 29 CFR 1910 employer training obligations and hazard communication initial training requirements.

Industry: General / All Industries
Frequency: Per New Hire
Estimated Time: 15-20 minutes
Role: Safety Trainer / HR
Total Items: 8
Compliance: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200, OSHA Training Requirements

Core Safety Training Topics

Verify all required safety orientation topics are covered.

Has HazCom/GHS training been completed including SDS location and label reading?
Have emergency procedures (evacuation routes, assembly points, alarms) been reviewed?
Has the injury/illness reporting procedure been explained?
Core training notes

Job-Specific Hazards & PPE

Cover job-specific hazards and required PPE.

Have job-specific hazards been identified and explained to the new employee?
Has required PPE been issued, fitted, and use/maintenance training provided?
Has the employee signed the training acknowledgment form?
Job-specific training notes

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Why Use This New Employee Safety Orientation Checklist [FREE PDF]?

This new employee safety orientation checklist [free pdf] helps general / all industries teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for safety trainer / hr professionals, this checklist covers 8 critical inspection points across 2 sections. Recommended frequency: per new hire.

Ensures compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200, OSHA Training Requirements. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the New Employee Safety Orientation Checklist [FREE PDF] cover?

This checklist covers 8 inspection items across 2 sections: Core Safety Training Topics, Job-Specific Hazards & PPE. It is designed for general / all industries operations and compliance.

How often should this checklist be completed?

This checklist should be completed per new hire. Each completion takes approximately 15-20 minutes.

Who should use this New Employee Safety Orientation Checklist [FREE PDF]?

This checklist is designed for Safety Trainer / HR professionals in the general / all industries industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.

Can I download this checklist as a PDF?

Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.