OSHA Workplace Safety (General Industry 6 Hr Class)

Workplace Safety Training: OSHA General Industry Essentials

This comprehensive OSHA General Industry Training course from LearnSmart provides essential safety knowledge for employees and businesses. Understand critical workplace safety requirements and best practices derived directly from federal OSHA regulations (29 CFR Part 1910). Whether you're a worker seeking to enhance your safety awareness or a business owner aiming to improve safety programs and reduce risk, this course offers valuable insights.

Course Breakdown:

• Section 1: Pre-Assessment & Knowledge Check: Evaluate your current workplace safety knowledge and identify areas for improvement with a quick pre-assessment quiz.

• Section 2: Understanding OSHA & Safety Standards: Gain a foundational understanding of OSHA standards, inspections, citations, and penalties. Learn the distinct roles of OSHA and the Office of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS).

• Section 3: Industrial Hygiene for a Safer Workplace: Apply basic industrial hygiene principles to create a healthier and safer work environment. Learn to identify potential hazards, understand different hazard types, and implement effective hazard control strategies.

• Section 4: Benefits of a Strong Safety Program: Explore how a robust safety and health program can benefit both businesses (cost reduction) and employees (improved well-being).

• Section 5: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Delve into OSHA standards for PPE, including the primary means of protecting employees from workplace hazards before resorting to PPE. Learn about PPE training, various PPE types (eye, face, head, hearing, foot, hand, and body protection), and hazard reduction.

• Section 6: Respirators: Protecting Against Airborne Hazards: Understand respirators – vital protective equipment for environments with dangerous substances like chemicals and infection particulates. Learn about respirator function, requirements for effective protection, and proper use.

• Section 7: Preventing Walking & Working Surface Hazards: Identify and address common walking and working surface hazards, including floor openings, standard railings, toeboards, floor holes, and wall openings. Learn safety requirements for floors, walls, stairways, ladders, and scaffolding.

• Section 8: OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HCS): Master Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) requirements. Understand how employees have the right to know about the hazards of chemicals they work with. Learn about chemical hazard communication and its impact on the workplace.

• Section 9: Hazardous Materials Management: Explore OSHA requirements for hazardous materials and hazardous waste operations. Understand emergency response procedures for uncontrolled hazardous worksites and treatment, storage, and disposal facilities. Learn how to protect employee health and safety in these environments.

• Section 10: Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Training: Essential training for employees at risk of exposure to blood, body fluids, and other contaminated materials. Learn about Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP), exposure risks, proper protection, disposal procedures, and emergency response.

• Section 11: Preventing Fires & Explosions: Identify standards to prevent workplace hazards related to design, construction, ventilation, ignition sources, and storage. Learn to identify boiling points, understand explosion risks, and implement preventative measures.

• Section 12: Fire Safety & Prevention: Understand fire hazards in the workplace, learn how to prevent fires, and know the proper procedures for responding to a fire emergency.

• Section 13: Workplace Ergonomics: Articulate the importance of ergonomics in preventing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Define ergonomics, identify risk factors, and learn how to implement a proactive ergonomic approach.

• Section 14: Electrical Safety: Identify the four main types of electrical hazards and understand the three types of electrical dangers. Learn to recognize warning signs, implement protection methods, and understand electrical safety training requirements.

• Section 15: Machine Guarding & Safety: Gain a thorough understanding of mechanical hazards and the importance of machine guarding. Learn about different types of guards and devices to protect against machine-related injuries.

• Section 16: Slips, Trips & Falls Prevention: Solve common hazards related to slips, trips, and falls. Learn the proper use of ladders, stairs, ramps, and loading docks, and how to mitigate associated risks.

• Section 17: Fall Protection: Understand work conditions requiring fall protection and the available options to protect employees from falls. Learn about fall protection methods, triggering conditions, and the importance of good work practices.