Curriculum
- 8 Sections
- 121 Lessons
- 10 Weeks
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- OSHA Standards4
- Introduction to OSHA3
- Rights and Responsibilities26
- 3.11- Employee Rights and Protections under OSHA
- 3.2Right to a Safe Workplace
- 3.3Access to Information
- 3.4Training and Information
- 3.5Participation in OSHA Inspections
- 3.6Protection Against Retaliation
- 3.7Medical Examinations
- 3.8Access to Exposure and Medical Records
- 3.92- Employer Responsibilities and Obligations
- 3.10Provide a Safe Workplace
- 3.11Compliance with OSHA Standards
- 3.12Communication of Hazards
- 3.13Training and Education
- 3.14Recordkeeping
- 3.15Provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- 3.16Report Severe Injuries and Fatalities
- 3.17Non-Retaliation
- 3.183- The Role of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act)
- 3.19Creation of OSHA
- 3.20Standards and Regulations
- 3.21Inspections and Enforcement
- 3.22Worker Rights
- 3.23Cooperation and Assistance
- 3.24State Plans
- 3.25Rest
- 3.26Case Studies
- Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment24
- 4.11- Techniques for Identifying Workplace Hazards
- 4.2Job Safety Analysis (JSA) or Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
- 4.3Workplace Inspections
- 4.4Employee Feedback and Involvement
- 4.5Incident and Near-Miss Reports
- 4.6Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
- 4.7Equipment and Machinery Inspection
- 4.8Observational Techniques
- 4.9Task Hazard Checklists
- 4.102- Risk Assessment and Mitigation Strategies
- 4.11Risk Matrix
- 4.12Hierarchy of Controls
- 4.13Safety Procedures and Policies
- 4.14Training and Education
- 4.15Emergency Response Planning
- 4.16Continuous Monitoring and Review
- 4.173- Importance of a Proactive Approach to Safety
- 4.18Prevention of Incidents
- 4.19Employee Well-being
- 4.20Cost Savings
- 4.21Legal Compliance
- 4.22Enhanced Reputation
- 4.23Case Studies
- 4.24Rest
- Safety Programs and Training24
- 5.11- Developing Effective Safety Programs
- 5.2a. Risk Assessment
- 5.3b. Safety Policies
- 5.4c. Safety Committees
- 5.5d. Training and Education
- 5.6e. Incident Reporting
- 5.7f. Regular Audits
- 5.8g. Emergency Evacuation Plans
- 5.9h. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- 5.102- Implementing Training Programs for Employees
- 5.11a. General Safety Training
- 5.12b. Task-specific Training
- 5.13c. New Employee Orientation
- 5.14d. Continuous Learning
- 5.15e. Feedback Mechanism
- 5.163- Emergency Preparedness and Response
- 5.17a. Emergency Response Team
- 5.18b. Emergency Procedures
- 5.19c. Communication Systems
- 5.20d. Mock Drills
- 5.21e. Emergency Equipment
- 5.22f. Coordination with Local Authorities
- 5.23Rest
- 5.24Case Studies
- Recordkeeping and Reporting18
- 6.11- OSHA Recordkeeping Requirements
- 6.2Scope of Coverage
- 6.3Covered Injuries and Illnesses
- 6.4Forms and Documentation
- 6.5Posting Requirements
- 6.6Retention Period
- 6.72- Reporting Workplace Injuries and Illnesses
- 6.8Fatalities and Hospitalizations
- 6.9Reporting Mechanism
- 6.103- Importance of Accurate Recordkeeping for Compliance
- 6.11Legal Compliance
- 6.12Identifying Trends and Hazards
- 6.13Safety Improvement
- 6.14Employee Awareness
- 6.15Regulatory Inspections
- 6.16Insurance and Liability
- 6.17Rest
- 6.18Case Studies
- Inspections and Enforcement19
- 7.11- OSHA Inspection Process
- 7.2Selection of Workplace
- 7.3Opening Conference
- 7.4Opening Conference
- 7.5Employee Interviews
- 7.6Document Review
- 7.7Closing Conference
- 7.82- Employer and Employee Rights During Inspections
- 7.9Employer Rights
- 7.10Employee Rights
- 7.113- Consequences of Non-Compliance and Enforcement Actions
- 7.12Citations
- 7.13Penalties
- 7.14Abatement
- 7.15Contest Rights
- 7.16Repeat Violations
- 7.17Criminal Charges
- 7.18Rest
- 7.19Case Studies
- More Practice3
Introduction to OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a federal agency within the United States Department of Labor. Established under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, OSHA’s primary mission is to ensure safe and healthy working conditions for employees by enforcing standards and regulations. OSHA plays a crucial role in preventing workplace injuries, illnesses, and fatalities.
Overview of OSHA and its Mission
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