In the Health, Wellness, and Safe Workplace domain, HRPA guidance identifies that a general safety orientation for all workers must cover fundamental workplace safety information, including fire and emergency procedures, hazard reporting, rights and responsibilities, and key policies required for due diligence under occupational health and safety legislation. Orientation focuses on critical awareness and emergency response basics applicable to every employee.
While first aid, preventive maintenance, and audit procedures are important elements of the broader health and safety program, they are not core universal topics for general orientation for all employees in the way that fire and emergency procedures are.
References (HRPA Framework/Study Guide):
HRPA Professional Competency Framework – Health, Wellness, and Safe Workplace (program design, orientation content, due diligence).
HRPA Study Guide – Occupational Health and Safety (elements of general H&S orientation, emergency procedures).
