9001 - OSHA 10-Hour General Industry

Course Description

The OSHA 10-Hour General Industry course provides workers with essential information about their rights, employer responsibilities, and how to identify, avoid, control, and prevent workplace hazards. Participants gain a foundational understanding of OSHA standards and the safety and health risks commonly encountered in general industry environments. The training emphasizes hazard recognition, injury prevention, safe work practices, and employee involvement in maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.

Course Outline

Participants will receive training in the following key areas:

• Introduction to OSHA
• Worker rights and employer responsibilities
• Walking and working surfaces
• Fall protection awareness
• Exit routes and emergency action plans
• Fire prevention and fire protection
• Electrical safety
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Hazard Communication (HazCom) and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

Learner Outcomes

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

• Explain OSHA's mission, standards, and employer responsibilities.
• Describe worker rights, whistleblower protections, and the process for filing a safety complaint.
• Recognize common workplace hazards and apply strategies to reduce risk.
• Identify hazards associated with walking and working surfaces, falls, electrical systems, and machine operations.
• Understand emergency procedures, including evacuation routes, fire prevention, and emergency action plans.
• Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Interpret Hazard Communication information, including labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Apply basic safety and health principles to help prevent workplace injuries and illnesses.
• Contribute to a safer and more compliant work environment through hazard recognition and prevention.

Who Should Take This Course?

The OSHA 10-Hour General Industry course is designed for entry-level workers and employees who need a foundational understanding of workplace safety and health requirements. It is ideal for individuals working in manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, healthcare, maintenance, production, logistics, and other general industry settings.