OSHA/Safety Training
OSHA Training Institute: Course Listings and Descriptions
#2040Machinery and Machine Guarding Standards Description: This course introduces the student to machinery processes and the related safety standards. The course focuses on the hazards associated with various primary types of machinery and the control of hazardous energy sources (lockout/ tagout). This is a Blended Learning Course. Students must complete a web-based training portion of…
Read MoreIN: OSHA Training: Courses, Materials & Resources
Dear Valued Customer, OSHA offers a wide selection of training courses and educational programs to help broaden worker and employer knowledge on the recognition, avoidance, and prevention of safety and health hazards in their workplaces. OSHA also offers training and educational materials that help businesses train their workers and comply with the Occupational Safety and…
Read MoreOSHA Training: Courses, Materials & Resources
OSHA requires employers to provide training to workers who face hazards on the job. We create training materials, distribute training grants to nonprofit organizations, and provide training through authorized education centers. Training Requirements and Resources Before engaging in any potentially hazardous activities, workers must receive appropriate safety training from their employer, as defined in OSHA…
Read MoreOSHA: Outreach Training Program
Program Purpose The Outreach Training Program is a voluntary program. Its purpose is to promote workplace safety and health and to make workers more knowledgeable about workplace hazards and their rights. Outreach training does not fulfill the training requirements found in OSHA standards. Employers are responsible for providing additional training for their workers on specific…
Read MoreRecommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs
A safe workplace is sound business OSHA has recently updated the Guidelines for Safety and Health Programs it first released 30 years ago, to reflect changes in the economy, workplaces, and evolving safety and health issues. The new Recommended Practices have been well received by a wide variety of stakeholders and are designed to be…
Read MoreOn-Site Consultation Program
OSHA’s On-Site Consultation Program offers no-cost and confidential occupational safety and health services to small- and medium-sized businesses in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and several U.S. territories, with priority given to high-hazard worksites. On-Site Consultation services are separate from enforcement and do not result in penalties or citations. Consultants from state agencies or…
Read MoreIN: No-Cost OSHA Resources Available To Your Business
Dear Valued Customer, We’re always interested in ways to make your environment a better place, and the great news is that OSHA is prepared to help with trained people, safety information and tools. OSHA’s services include an On-Site Consultation Program providing a no-cost and confidential occupational safety and health services to small- and medium-sized U.S.…
Read MoreHow Can a Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS) Help Me?
How can a CAS help me? Compliance Assistance Specialists in OSHA’s Regional and Area Offices around the country provide outreach to a variety of groups free of charge. These groups include small businesses and other employers, trade and professional associations, union locals, and community and faith-based groups. Compliance Assistance Specialists can provide general information about…
Read MoreWhat Happens During an On-Site Consultation Visit?
Because consultation is a voluntary activity, you must request it. To make a request, locate your state’s Consultation Program’s contact information using our OSHA’s Consultation Directory. The consultant will discuss your specific needs with you and set up a visit date based on the priority assigned to your request, your work schedule, and the time…
Read MoreFalls In Construction
More than 800 construction workers die every year while on the job. Falls are the number one cause of fatalities in construction. Falls cause one of every three construction worker deaths. These falls happen in a split second while workers are on roofs, scaffolds, ladders, bridges, and other work surfaces. But these deaths can be…
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