Why Attend
This course provides an understanding of the structure, contents and applicability of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
It covers the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of safety and health hazards in the workplace for general industries. It also provides information regarding employers’ responsibilities as defined by OSHA, and focuses on the implementation of effective safety programs and record keeping requirements.
Course Methodology
This course will be highly interactive and include group discussions, case studies and syndicate work.
Depending on the participants’ backgrounds, the course outline may vary and focus on the areas specific to their industry and function requirements.
All participants will receive the OSHA General Industry Regulations handbook which they can bring back to their organization for future reference.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Explain and apply the contents of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration 29CFR1910 (OSHA) standards
Prepare an effective safety program that will also increase employee morale and productivity, and reduce overall costs
Describe the training requirements of OSHA standards and identify the training topics that their organization’s employees will need
Apply the record keeping requirements of OSHA to maintain an effective workplace injury log
Distinguish the difference between workers’ rights and employers’ responsibilities as defined by OSHA
Target Audience
This course is designed for health and safety directors, field supervisors, engineers, safety professionals, site managers and anyone seeking better knowledge of the rules and regulations that govern workplace safety requirements.
Target Competencies
Understanding OSHA
Complying with health and safety
Applying safety measures
Implementing safety training requirements
Record keeping
Course Outline
Introduction to OSHA
Employees’ rights and employers’ responsibilities under OSHA
Contents of OSHA standards
Inspections of the workplace
Fundamentals of a safe workplace
Hazard communication course and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Exit route, emergency action plans, fire prevention plans and fire protection
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Fall protection
Lockout/tagout – requirements and periodic inspection
Introduction to industrial hygiene
Role of the safety professional
Industrial hygiene fundamentals
Industrial hygiene concepts and key terms
Employee exposure and medical records
Industry specific standards
Confined space: permit required, hazards, courses, rescue
Machine guarding: hazards, requirements, methods
Welding, cutting and brazing
Power industrial trucks
Blood borne pathogens
Engineering and work practice controls
Hepatitis B vaccination requirements
What to do if an exposure occurs
Training requirements
Medical recordkeeping requirements
Sharps injury log
Safety and health programs
Major elements
Management commitment
Policy and goals
Employee involvement
Responsibility
Worksite analysis
Safety and health inspections
Hazard prevention control
Controlling the hazards
Hazard prevention planning
Safety and health training
Safety and health orientation
Supervisor responsibilities
Specific training needs
INFORMATECH is the region’s leading provider of in-house custom-designed courses. We have been tailoring in-house solutions for our clients aimed at helping them achieve short term training wins or long term strategic requirements. In addition to being significantly cost effective, these courses are constantly in demand because they:
If you did not find the appropriate date or venue suitable for you, or you would like to join the course online, you can request a custom course from the link below.
We offer group and corporate discounts on many courses. These discounts are available for clients who want to maximize their return on investment.
We offer individual discounts on many courses for people who are self-sponsored and make their payment in full and upfront at the time of registration.
Nominations to our public courses are to be processed by the client’s HR/Training department except for self-nominations which are to be paid in advance using the “payment by self” option on the online registration form. A refund will be issued back to the client in the event of course cancellation or seat unavailability. Registration confirmation is subject to INFORMATECH's review of registration request and seat availability.
Clients are responsible for any type of tax levied in their country.
If you are interested in having a course custom-designed for your organization, please submit a request using the link below. Once we receive your duly completed request, one of our business development professionals or consultants will get in touch with you to understand your requirements with more detail and answer any relevant questions you may have. After all pertinent information has been exchanged, we will work on the custom-designed request and send you the proposal you require and work with you to identify the ideal period and place for delivering the custom-designed solution.