Behind on Annual Training? We’ve Got You
As the warm weather starts to settle in and busy season begins ramping up for many employers, it’s a great time to pause and make sure your annual safety and compliance training is either completed or scheduled soon.
Many organizations assume they have minimal training requirements. In reality, most employers have at least a few annual obligations depending on their workforce and industry.
At Center Benefits, we’re here to make this simple.
If you’d like a quick review of your current training obligations (OSHA, DOT, HIPAA, MSHA, public sector, and more), we’re happy to help assess where you stand and what may be required.
Common Annual or Recurring Training Requirements
Below is an overview of training that may apply to your organization:
Safety & OSHA-Related
Bloodborne Pathogens (annual)
Hazard Communication (required; best practice annually)
Respiratory Protection & Fit Testing
Reasonable Suspicion Supervisor Training (annual, if drug testing occurs)
Silica Exposure (annual, if applicable)
Fire Extinguisher Training (if employees are expected to use them)
Pesticide Handler Training (annual)
Driver Safety Training
DOT & Transportation
DOT Supervisor Drug & Alcohol Awareness (initial; often refreshed)
Drug & Alcohol Policy training
CDL driver-related safety training
MSHA (Mining & Aggregates)
MSHA 8-Hour Annual Refresher (mandatory for covered operations)
Healthcare & Confidentiality
HIPAA training (if applicable)
Bloodborne Pathogens (annual for covered employees)
Public Sector Requirements
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
Open Meetings & Public Records Law
Ethics Training
Mandatory Reporter Training
A Quick Reality Check
Many small employers are surprised to learn they have training obligations:
If you have chemicals → Hazard Communication likely applies.
If you have CDL drivers → DOT training requirements apply.
If you have medical staff or exposure risks → HIPAA & Bloodborne Pathogens apply.
If you’re a public entity → harassment, ethics, and open meetings training typically apply.
If you operate in mining or aggregates → MSHA annual refresher is mandatory.
How Center Benefits Can Help
We can assist with:
Conducting or facilitating safety meetings
Creating, reviewing and updating required policies
Identifying applicable annual training requirements
Building a simple annual training calendar
Answering compliance questions before they become problems
Researching, building, and implementing industry specific Learning Management Systems
Our goal is to help you stay proactive — not reactive — when it comes to compliance and employee safety.
If you’d like a quick training review or want help scheduling upcoming sessions, just reply to this email.
We’re happy to walk through it with you.
