Workplace Safety Orientation
Overview/Description
This one-hour course will provide an awareness level orientation of basic industrial safety fundamentals. It was designed to provide an overview of some of the basic concepts and techniques used in modern industry to protect workers. It also describes the purpose of the following safety programs: Hazard Communication; Bloodborne Pathogen Safety; Lockout/Tagout; Confined Space Entry; Emergency Response; Respiratory Protection; Personal Protective Equipment; Hearing Conservation.
The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements.
- specify the role of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- identify basic rules of safety and general employee protective measures
- identify common hazards found in the workplace
- specify the purpose of each of the following safety programs: Hazard Communication, Bloodborne Pathogen Safety, Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space Entry, Emergency Response, Respiratory Protection, Personal Protective Equipment, Hearing Conservation
Target Audience
All new employees
Expected Duration
1.0
Lesson Objectives:
Workplace Safety Orientation
identify good housekeeping practices.
identify ways to avoid injuries.
identify ways to prevent back injuries.
identify true statements about reporting injuries on the job.
identify safe work practices.
identify the purpose of OSHA.
cite the purposes of various health and safety programs.
identify the importance of safety training programs.
Course Number: SAH0486