The workplace can be inherently hazardous, and requires a certain level of competence before individuals can perform their jobs/tasks with an acceptable level of safety, awareness and conformance. performance. Task/hazard specific training serves to heighten safety awareness, improve job/task efficiency and ensure required safety benchmarks are achieved. In addition to the basic training required for a trade, occupation or profession, professional instruction may and should continue beyond initial competence to maintain, upgrade and update skills throughout the employee’s working life.