OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration Standards

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.

• 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

• Safety Officers and Coordinators
• HSE Managers and Supervisors
• Site Managers and Construction Foremen
• Operations Managers responsible for workplace safety
• HR personnel involved in safety compliance
• Engineers and technical staff in manufacturing, construction, or industrial environments
• Anyone responsible for ensuring compliance with OSHA standards and promoting a safe working environment