About OSHA
The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) of 1970 was passed by congress "to assure so far as possible every working man and woman in the nation safe and healthful working conditions and to perserve our human resources." Under the OSH Act, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) was established within the Department of Labor and was authorized to regulate health and safety conditions for all employers with few exceptions.
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OSHA recommends Outreach training Program courses as an orientation to occupational safety and health for all workers. The successful completion of this course will help to meet the Construction Industry standards established by OSHA. An Authorized OSHA Outreach trainer is available to answer any questions students may have while taking the online course.
Every week, OSHA reports a weekly Fatality/Catastrophe Report. It can be viewed at:
http://www.Osha.gov/dep/fatcat/dep_fatcat.html
These States have approved State Plans: Alaska, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah Vermont, Virgin Islands, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming. For more information on State Occupational Safety and Health Plans, visit
http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.html
10-Hour General Industry Required Course Topics:
Intro to OSHA: (One Hour)
- OSH Act, General Duty Clause, Employer and Employee Rights and Responsibilities, Whistleblower Rights, Recordkeeping basics;
- Inspections, Citations and Penalties
- Value of Safety and Health
- OSHA Website and available resources
- OSHA 800 number
Walking and Working Surfaces, Subpart D, including fall protection (One Hour)
Exit Routes, Emergency Action Plans, Fire Prevention Plans, and Fire Protection, Subpart E & L (One Hour)
Electrical, Subpart S (One Hour)
Hazard Communication, Subpart Z (One Hour)
Elective - Two Hours- Choose at least Two (minimum one-half hour each)
- Hazardous Materials, Subpart H
- Materials Handling, Subpart N
- Machine Guarding, Subpart O
- Introduction to Industrial Hygiene, Subpart Z
- Bloodborne Pathogens, Subpart Z
- Ergonomics
- Safety and Health Program
Optional - Two Hour
For the remaining two class hours:
Teach any other general industry hazards or policies and/or expand on the mandatory or elective topics
