OSHA 48-Hours General Industry Safety and Health Manager

OSHA 48-Hour General Industry Safety and Health Manager

Course Description:

·       The OSHA 48-Hour General Industry Safety and Health Manager course is a mid-to-advanced level training program designed to prepare safety professionals and organizational leaders to manage safety systems in accordance with OSHA standards (29 CFR 1910). This course focuses on developing managerial-level competencies to lead safety initiatives, supervise compliance, analyze safety performance, and implement continuous improvement strategies across general industry operations.

Through a mix of OSHA-based instruction, case studies, and practical application, participants will learn to evaluate safety risks, manage programs effectively, and foster a culture of accountability and safety excellence.

Course Audience:

This course is suitable for individuals in or preparing for safety leadership or management roles, including:

·       Safety managers and coordinators, Operations and plant managers, HR and risk management professionals Team leaders and foremen, Safety consultants, Safety committee chairs, Supervisors responsible for OSHA compliance.

Course Benefits:

·       Gain a strong foundation in OSHA’s General Industry regulations (29 CFR 1910)

·       Build safety management skills specific to general industry environments

·       Learn to develop, implement, and evaluate workplace safety programs

·       Improve hazard recognition, reporting, and control strategies

·       Develop tools for regulatory compliance, inspection readiness, and employee engagement

·       Boost your career with a formal credential in safety and health management

·       Reduce workplace incidents, injuries, and liabilities

Learning Outcomes:

·       By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

·       Apply OSHA standards and regulations to manage safety and health risks in general industry.

·       Lead safety inspections, audits, and incident investigations.

·       Develop and implement written safety programs and training plans.

·       Monitor compliance with OSHA rules and implement corrective actions.

·       Analyze safety data and use key performance indicators (KPIs) to improve safety outcomes.

·       Communicate effectively with teams to promote safety awareness and participation.

·       Foster an organizational safety culture that supports proactive risk management.

·       Prepare for and respond to OSHA inspections or citations.

Course Elements / Modules (Total: 48 Hours):

The course is typically broken into the following structured modules:

·       OSHA General Industry Overview (29 CFR 1910)

·       Roles & Responsibilities of the Safety Manager

·       Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment Techniques

·       Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis

·       OSHA Inspections, Citations, and Appeals

·       Developing and Managing Written Safety Programs

·       Effective Safety Communication & Training Delivery

·       Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and Task Safety Procedures

·       Metrics, KPIs, and Safety Performance Evaluation

·       Emergency Action Planning & Response Coordination

·       Recordkeeping & Documentation (OSHA 300, 301, 300A)

·       Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) and Culture Building

·       Contractor Safety Management

·       Managing PPE and Exposure Controls

·       Compliance Audits and Safety System Reviews

Final Assessment and Safety Program Presentation