What you will Gain

The learning outcomes of OSHA 48-Hour General Industry Safety and Health include:

Introduction to OSHA

• Understand OSHA’s Role and Mission: Comprehend the purpose and goals of OSHA in promoting workplace safety and health.
• Identify Key OSHA Regulations: Recognize the essential OSHA standards and regulations applicable to general industry.
• Understand Workers’ Rights and Employer Responsibilities: Learn about the protections for workers and the obligations of employers under OSHA.

General Safety and Health Provisions

• Understand Fundamental Safety Principles: Gain knowledge of the basic safety principles that apply across various industrial settings.
• Implement General Safety Measures: Learn to implement safety measures and procedures to prevent workplace accidents and injuries.
• Recognize Common Workplace Hazards: Identify and mitigate common hazards in the general industry environment.

Hazard Communication

• Understand the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS): Comprehend OSHA’s HCS requirements, including labeling, safety data sheets (SDS), and employee training.
• Identify Hazardous Chemicals: Recognize and categorize hazardous substances found in the workplace.
• Effectively Communicate Hazard Information: Learn to communicate hazard information to employees to ensure safe handling and use of chemicals.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Identify Types of PPE: Understand the different types of PPE required for various tasks and environments.
• Proper Use and Maintenance of PPE: Learn the correct methods for using, maintaining, and storing PPE to ensure maximum protection.
• Assess PPE Needs: Evaluate workplace hazards to determine the appropriate PPE for specific tasks and situations.

Ergonomics

• Understand Ergonomic Principles: Learn the principles of ergonomics and their application in the workplace to reduce strain and injury.
• Identify Ergonomic Risk Factors: Recognize activities and conditions that can lead to musculoskeletal disorders.
• Implement Ergonomic Solutions: Apply ergonomic principles to design tasks and workspaces that fit the worker, improving comfort and efficiency.

Electrical Safety

• Understand Electrical Safety Basics: Comprehend the fundamental principles of electrical safety, including the dangers of electricity.
• Identify Electrical Hazards: Recognize common electrical hazards and learn methods to mitigate them.
• Implement Safe Electrical Practices: Apply safety measures and procedures to prevent electrical accidents and injuries.

Machine Guarding

• Identify Machine Hazards: Recognize hazards associated with the use of machinery and equipment.
• Implement Machine Guarding Techniques: Learn about different types of machine guards and safe operating procedures.
• Ensure Safe Operation of Machinery: Understand the procedures and protocols for operating machinery safely and preventing accidents.

Material Handling

• Understand Material Handling Principles: Learn the principles of safe material handling to prevent injuries and accidents.
• Identify Material Handling Hazards: Recognize hazards associated with material handling tasks, such as lifting, carrying, and transporting materials.
• Implement Safe Material Handling Practices: Apply safe practices for handling and storing materials to minimize risk.

Industrial Hygiene

• Understand Industrial Hygiene Concepts: Comprehend the principles of industrial hygiene and their application in the workplace.
• Identify Workplace Health Hazards: Recognize physical, chemical, biological, and ergonomic hazards that can affect worker health.
• Implement Control Measures: Learn to control and mitigate health hazards through effective industrial hygiene practices.

Workplace Violence Prevention

• Recognize Signs of Workplace Violence: Identify potential signs and risk factors of workplace violence.
• Develop Prevention Strategies: Learn strategies to prevent workplace violence, including policies, training, and environmental modifications.
• Implement Response Procedures: Understand the procedures for responding to and managing incidents of workplace violence.

Emergency Response

• Develop Emergency Response Plans: Create comprehensive emergency response plans for various scenarios, including fires, medical emergencies, and natural disasters.
• Implement Emergency Procedures: Learn the steps to take during an emergency, including evacuation, communication, and coordination with emergency services.
• Conduct Emergency Drills: Understand the importance of regular drills to ensure readiness and familiarity with emergency procedures.

Recordkeeping and Reporting

• Understand OSHA Recordkeeping Requirements: Learn the requirements for recording and reporting workplace injuries and illnesses.
• Maintain Accurate Safety Records: Develop skills for keeping accurate and up-to-date safety records.
• Analyze Safety Data: Use recorded data to identify trends, evaluate safety performance, and improve safety programs and policies.