When should safety training be provided for new employees?

• A. At the beginning of employment
• B. After six months
• C. During annual performance review
• D. When an incident occurs

Answer: (A)

Starting safety training at the very beginning of employment ensures new workers learn how to work safely before they handle any tasks, establishing safe habits from day one. This onboarding should cover common hazards, proper procedures, use of personal protective equipment, emergency actions, and how to report incidents, so employees are prepared from the start. Delaying training until six months in leaves new hires exposed during a vulnerable ramp-up period and increases the risk of accidents and noncompliance. Waiting for an incident to trigger training is reactive and fails to build a proactive safety culture.