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0 0 program. The findings are presented in a narrative report supported by relevant data and provide a balanced summary of the Hazardous Materials and Waste Management program performance during the prior 12 -month period. Strengths are noted and deficiencies evaluated to set goals for the next year or longer-term future. The annual review is presented to the Safety Committee by the end of the first quarter each year. The Committee reviews and approves the report with all deliberations, actions and recommendations documented in the minutes. Once the review is finalized the Safety Officer is responsible for implementing approved recommendations in the report as part of the performance improvement process. H. ORIENTATION AND EDUCATION Each new employee participates in a general orientation program, which includes information related to the Hazardous Materials and Waste Management program such as the general program and circumstances under which it is activated. Education Services department is responsible for conducting the general orientation program which is scheduled every month. When possible, attendance for general orientation is scheduled to occur on the first day of work, however new employees may complete the program anytime within the first thirty days of employment. Records of participation and performance for each new employee are maintained by Human Resources. New staff members also receive a department and job specific orientation to the department where they are assigned to work. Department managers are responsible for providing new personnel with a department specific orientation to the Hazardous Materials and Waste Management program. The goal of the department specific orientation is to provide new employees with current information regarding area specific issues and departmental responsibilities. The new employee must complete their department specific orientation within thirty days of beginning their employment. All staff must participate at least once each year, in a mandatory continuing education program, Annual Reorientation. Information specific to the Hazardous Materials and Waste Management program is included within the scope of the continuing education program. The annual education requirement is met by completing a self -study packet, viewing appropriate training videos and completing a written examination. The Human Resources Department tracks employee attendance and participation. The Safety Officer/ Facilities Manager collaborates with the Human Resources Department and individual department managers to develop content and supporting materials for general orientation, department specific orientation and continuing education programs. The content and supporting materials utilized for general and department specific orientation and continuing education programs is reviewed at least annually and revised as necessary. PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT The Safety Officer/ Facilities Manager has overall responsibility for coordinating the performance improvement standard process for the Hazardous Materials and Waste Management program performance improvement standard process. The Safety Officer/ Facilities Manger is responsible for establishing performance improvement standards to objectively measure the effectiveness of the Hazardous Materials and Waste Management program. The Safety Officer/ Facilities Manager determines appropriate data sources, data collection methods, data collection intervals and analysis techniques. Report formats for the performance improvement standards, human, equipment and management performance are also evaluated by the Safety Officer to identify opportunities to improve the Hazardous Materials and Waste Management program. The performance improvement standards are communicated to appropriate staff at departmental meetings.