Objective

The 10-Hour General OSHA Outreach Training Program is intended to provide entry level general industry workers information about their rights, employer responsibilities, and how to file a complaint as well as how to identify, abate, avoid and prevent job related hazards on a job site. This training covers a variety of general industry safety and health hazards which a worker may encounter at a work site.

Target Group

The OSHA Outreach Training Program for the General Industry teaches construction workers about their rights, employer responsibilities, and how to file a complaint as well as how to identify, abate, avoid, and prevent job related hazards.

Examination

The candidate will be required to score a minimum competency of 70% on a written exam. To receive a course completion card, the student must attend the entire class and complete all class requirements, including all requisite topics and the minimum number of contact hours.

Course Contents

The mandatory (6-hours minimum) topic requirements in this course are: - Introduction to OSHA - Walking and Working Surfaces, including Fall Protection - Exit Routes, Emergency Action Plans, Fire Prevention Plans, and Fire Protection - Electrical - Personal Protective Equipment - Hazard Communication The elective (2-hours minimum) topic requirements in this course are: - Hazardous Materials - Materials Handling - Machine Guarding - Introduction to Industrial Hygiene - Bloodborne Pathogens - Ergonomics - Safety and Health Program - Fall Protection