OSHA 10-Hour

Course Summary:

The OSHA 10-Hour “Occupational Safety and Health Administration" General Industry course is designed to provide workers with fundamental knowledge of workplace safety and health hazards in general industry settings. Here’s a summary of the key components typically covered in the course:

 Course Overview

• Introduction to OSHA
• Purpose and importance of OSHA
• Rights and responsibilities of employers and employees
• Overview of OSHA standards and regulations
• General Workplace Safety
• Identification and prevention of common hazards
• Importance of hazard communication (labels, Safety Data Sheets, and training)
• Overview of workplace safety programs and policies
• Health Hazards
• Identification and control of chemical hazards
• Understanding and managing biological and physical hazards
• Ergonomics and musculoskeletal disorders
• Emergency Preparedness
• Developing and implementing emergency action plans
• Fire prevention and protection
• First aid and response to workplace injuries
• Workplace Safety Programs
• The role of safety committees and employee involvement
• Reporting and investigating incidents and near misses
• Recordkeeping and documentation
• Specific Industry Hazards
• Overview of specific hazards common in general industry (e.g., machinery, electrical, fall protection).

Key Objectives

• Understand and recognize common hazards in the workplace.
• Learn how to implement safety measures and control methods to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Know the procedures for reporting and responding to safety incidents.
• Familiarize with OSHA regulations and standards relevant to general industry.

 Activities

Classroom - Listening and contributing to discussions and exercises (Group Discussions)          

Certification

• Upon successful completion of the course, participants receive an OSHA 10-Hour General Industry certificate (for employees who are working inside the USA, and for those outside the USA, will receive an equivalent international certificate) which serves as proof of their understanding of the workplace safety principles.
• The course emphasizes practical knowledge and real-world applications to help create a safer working environment and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.

• Participants must reach 70% to pass the course.

• This course can be delivered in both English & Arabic.

• There is a re-certification (refresher training) for this course certificate every 3 years. Therefore, the certification should be refreshed before its expiration date.