Upon the OSHA 132-Hour General Industry Safety and Health, learners will be able to

• Introduction to OSHA and General Industry Safety

• Understand the mission and role of OSHA in regulating workplace safety and health.
• Identify OSHA standards and regulations applicable across general industry sectors.
• Explain the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees under OSHA guidelines.

• Walking and Working Surfaces

• Identify and assess hazards associated with walking and working surfaces in industrial environments.
• Implement preventive measures to minimize slips, trips, and falls.
• Conduct workplace inspections to ensure compliance with OSHA safety standards.

• Electrical Safety Standards

• Recognize electrical hazards and apply OSHA electrical safety requirements.
• Implement safe practices for working with electricity and electrical equipment.
• Conduct audits and inspections to mitigate risks and maintain compliance.

• Hazard Communication

• Interpret OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) and its workplace applications.
• Develop and implement a hazard communication program with proper labeling and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Train employees in safe chemical handling and hazard communication protocols.

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Assess workplace hazards and determine the appropriate PPE required.
• Ensure correct use, maintenance, and storage of PPE.
• Train employees on proper PPE practices to protect against workplace risks.

• Fire Safety and Prevention

• Develop and enforce fire prevention and emergency response procedures.
• Conduct fire risk assessments and drills to prepare employees effectively.
• Ensure workplace compliance with OSHA fire safety regulations.

• Machine Guarding and Lockout/Tagout

• Identify hazardous machine operations and apply effective guarding techniques.
• Develop and implement lockout/tagout procedures to control hazardous energy.
• Train employees on safe machine operation and energy control procedures.

• Ergonomics

• Identify ergonomic risks and apply ergonomic design principles.
• Implement solutions to reduce musculoskeletal disorders and injuries.
• Conduct ergonomic assessments to enhance worker comfort and productivity.

• Hazardous Materials and Waste Management

• Identify hazardous materials in the workplace and evaluate associated risks.
• Apply safe handling, storage, and disposal methods for hazardous substances.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA’s HAZWOPER standards when applicable.

• Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Health

• Conduct workplace exposure assessments for chemical, physical, and biological hazards.
• Apply control measures to reduce occupational health risks.
• Establish and maintain occupational health programs to protect workers.

• Confined Spaces

• Identify confined spaces and associated hazards in industrial environments.
• Develop and implement confined space entry and permit-required procedures.
• Train employees on safe entry, monitoring, and emergency rescue protocols.

• Emergency Response and Preparedness

• Develop emergency response plans tailored to workplace hazards.
• Conduct emergency drills and simulations to strengthen readiness.
• Train employees to respond quickly and effectively to emergencies.

• Accident Investigation and Recordkeeping

• Perform thorough accident investigations to identify root causes.
• Implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence of incidents.
• Maintain OSHA-compliant accident records and documentation.

Health and Safety Management Systems

• Understand the components of effective occupational safety management systems.
• Design and implement systems that align with organizational needs.
• Continuously assess and improve safety performance through audits and corrective actions.

• Safety and Health Training Techniques

• Develop and deliver impactful training programs for employees at all organizational levels.
• Use adult learning strategies to improve employee engagement and retention.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and make adjustments to meet evolving safety goals.

• Special Topics and Emerging Issues

• Stay updated on evolving OSHA regulations and new safety challenges.
• Address workplace violence prevention, pandemic preparedness, and new safety technologies.
• Proactively assess and mitigate risks associated with emerging workplace hazards.