OSHA General Industry Health

Overview/Description
 Would you use lead paint in your house? Would you put asbestos in your attic? Or, would you allow carbon monoxide in your home? You wouldn't expose yourself, your family, or your friends to such things in your home. But what about at work? Many jobs entail working with such hazardous substances or situations. So, who will ensure a safe and healthy work environment, where hazardous substances or situations won't cause people harm? Both employers and employees must follow OSHA standards to ensure a healthy workplace. In this course, learn about some of the common workplace hazards, and how to minimize their effects. Learn about the OSHA standards for general industry and how they effect both employers and employees in the workplace. Learn to ensure a healthy workplace!

Target Audience
 This course is designed for employers, supervisors, and managers who need to thoroughly understand, implement, and communicate an OSHA program. Workers who need to be educated and aware of OSHA issues within their domain will also find this course useful. Moreover, OSHA officers and coordinators who need to develop an OSHA program and ensure conformance to the policies will see this course as a must.

Expected Duration
3.5 hours

Lesson Objectives:

General Health

  • recognize the benefits of following OSHA's general industry health standards.
  • determine which OSHA standards must be met in workplace scenarios involving occupational health and environmental controls.
  • choose OSHA-compliant actions appropriate for workplace scenarios involving hazardous materials.
  • choose the appropriate personal protective equipment to be in compliance with OSHA standards, given workplace scenarios.
  • identify the OSHA-recommended actions for an ergonomic program.
  • recognize aspects of industrial hygiene in a workplace example.

    • Toxic and Hazardous Substances

  • recognize the benefits of following OSHA's general industry standards for toxic and hazardous substances in the workplace.
  • choose OSHA-compliant actions appropriate for workplace scenarios involving toxic or hazardous substances.
  • choose OSHA-compliant actions appropriate for workplace scenarios involving bloodborne pathogens.
  • choose OSHA-compliant actions appropriate for workplace scenarios involving lead safety.

    • Hazard Communication

  • recognize the importance of complying with the OSHA standard on hazard communication.
  • identify the elements of a written hazard communication program.
  • identify the OSHA requirements of hazardous chemical labels and material safety data sheets.
  • identify whether proper information and training was given to employees who work with hazardous substances.

    • Course Number: OPER0204