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Podcast: The Occupational Safety Leadership Podcast
Episode: Episode 263 - Task Competency and Occupational Safety
Description: In this episode, Dr. Ayers tackles a fundamental question every safety leader faces: When is a new hire truly competent to work on their own? He explains that competency is more than passing a written test—it requires demonstrated, hands‑on ability.
🔑 Key Points
Competency is not just knowledge. A written or online test only shows someone understands the concepts, not that they can perform the task safely in real conditions.
Hands‑on demonstration is essential. Leaders must verify that employees can actually execute the task correctly before allowing independent work.
Rushing the process c...