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OSHA 30 Hour General Industry Safety

Course ID: SEF-3001BJ1
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This course provides a comprehensive overview of the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions on the job site. Students will develop an understanding of OSHA General Industry regulations, enforcement, and compliance. Participants will discuss the OSHA standards that relate to hazard communication, confined spaces, means of egress, fire protection, walking and working surfaces, electrical safety, lockout/tag-out, machine guarding, personal protective equipment, hazardous materials, powered industrial trucks, material handling and storage, and welding, cutting, and brazing.

Course Objectives

have a basic understanding of all topics presented and how they apply to general industry.

Outline of instruction

The course will provide the following OSHA required and elective information:

Required Topics Required Hours
Introduction to OSHA 2
Managing Safety and Health 2
Walking and Working Surfaces, including Fall Protection 1
Exit Routes, Emergency Action Plans, Fire Prevention Plans, and Fire Protection 2
Electrical Safety 2
Personal Protective Equipment 1
Materials Handling 2
Hazards Communication 1

Elective Topics (Must have a minimum of 10 hours)
Hazardous Materials
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Lockout/Tagout
Machine Guarding
Welding, Cutting, and Brazing
Introduction to Industrial Hygiene
Bloodborne Pathogens
Ergonomics
Fall Protection
Safety and Health Programs
Powered Industrial Vehicles

Optional - 7 Hours. Teach other general industry hazards or policies and/or expand on the mandatory or elective topics. The minimum length of any topic is one-half hour.

Total Hours 30