An assessment is conducted for each module and
typically consists of 20–40 questions. An examination
committee sets the passing marks. After going through a
module, a participant can attempt the assessment; they
are entitled to a maximum of three failed attempts, after
which they have to repeat the course again. A refresher
training and assessment is required every one to three
years, depending on industry, to keep workers current
with the latest safety practices and developments.
Developing the systems
To develop a system, NIOSH officers first collected
information on existing induction-training programmes
provided privately by companies within the industry.
Based on an evaluation of the various programmes, the
NIOSH officers developed a standard curriculum. They
then sought out industry feedback and support for the
new programme