Introduction
OSHA is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a US federal agency created in 1970 to prevent dangerous and harmful working conditions. Ignoring workplace safety is risky and costly. Training in OSHA standards helps workers and employers reduce injuries, illness and deaths at work.
What OSHA standards require
- Employers must provide a workplace free from hazards that cause death or serious physical harm.
- Employees must be told about chemical hazards.
- Workers must be protected from falls, for example with safety nets.
- Safety equipment must be provided to employees.
- Workers in confined spaces must be kept safe.
OSHA 10 and OSHA 30
OSHA 10: designed for entry-level workers. It covers basic hazard recognition, avoidance and workers' rights, with at least 10 hours of training and a focus on four hazards: falls, electrocution, struck-by and caught-in.
OSHA 30: designed for supervisors, managers and anyone with safety responsibilities. It covers a broader range of topics over at least 30 hours.
Who needs which
- OSHA 10 suits construction labourers, warehouse staff, manufacturing employees and new hires without safety responsibilities. It is quicker and cheaper.
- OSHA 30 suits foremen, supervisors, safety managers, project managers and anyone responsible for others' safety. It is more intensive and covers managing a safety programme and legal compliance.
What you learn
OSHA 10 topics:
- Introduction to OSHA.
- The four main hazards.
- Personal protective equipment.
- Elective topics.
- Construction health hazards.
OSHA 30 topics:
- Fall arrest systems, including harness set-up and anchor points.
- Lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures for maintenance.
- Evacuation planning and fire drills.
- Safety leadership.
Learn it at Career Dreams
Career Dreams Technical Training Institute teaches OSHA 30 Hours as a comprehensive workplace health and safety course covering major workplace hazards. The certificate is an OSHA-related certificate. Fee, duration and entry requirements are on the course page.
Written by Career Dreams Technical Training Institute.
