OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Safety and Health

OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Safety and Health Training

Course Description:

The OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Safety and Health course is an entry-level training program developed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to promote workplace safety and health awareness. This course introduces workers to their rights and responsibilities under OSHA, common workplace hazards, and basic methods for hazard prevention and control.

Intended for entry-level workers, this course covers essential safety topics relevant to general industry workplaces, such as manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, and service sectors. Upon successful completion, participants receive an official OSHA 10-Hour DOL (Department of Labor) card.

Course Audience:

This course is ideal for:

• Entry-level workers in general industry settings
• New hires or temporary workers
• Workers in manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, and service sectors
• Individuals interested in understanding workplace safety basics
• Employees required to complete OSHA 10-Hour training for compliance

Course Benefits:

• Gain foundational knowledge of OSHA regulations (29 CFR 1910)
• Recognize basic workplace hazards and understand how to prevent them
• Learn employee rights and employer responsibilities under OSHA
• Improve personal safety awareness and on-the-job decision-making
• Meet employer or industry training requirements
• Receive an official OSHA 10-Hour General Industry DOL completion card

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand OSHA’s mission, structure, and enforcement authority
2. Identify key safety and health hazards in general industry
3. Describe preventive measures and basic control strategies for workplace hazards
4. Understand how to respond to workplace emergencies and incidents
5. Recognize the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE)
6. Identify ways to report unsafe conditions and exercise worker rights

Course Elements / Topics Covered (Total: 10 Hours):

Mandatory OSHA Topics (7 hours minimum):

• Introduction to OSHA and Worker Rights
• Walking-Working Surfaces and Fall Protection
• Exit Routes, Emergency Action Plans, and Fire Prevention
• Electrical Safety Awareness
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Hazard Communication (HAZCOM and GHS)

Elective Topics (Minimum 2 hours):

Trainer selects based on industry relevance; common examples include:

·       Lockout/Tagout (Control of Hazardous Energy)

·       Ergonomics

·       Machine Guarding Awareness

·       Material Handling and Storage

Bloodborne Pathogens Awareness