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IN: OSHA Training: Courses, Materials & Resources

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In this issue of the “——————“ we focus on OSHA training courses, materials and resources.

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 Health Act. Read on to learn more.

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OSHA Training: Courses, Materials & Resources

People_CoupleAssistedOnComputerOSHA 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 Health Act.

This page references training courses, educational programs, and training materials and resources that are administered by the OSHA Directorate of Training and Education.

Highlights

OSHA publishes new and updated materials on worker safety and health.OSHA publishes new and updated materials on worker safety and health.
Topics include: Workers’ Rights*, Employers’ Rights and Responsibilities following an OSHA Inspection,Construction Industry Digest*, Small Entity Compliance Guide for Respiratory Protection Standard*, Laboratory Safety Guidance*.
A series of new QuickCards and new publications to help protect construction, general industry and shipyard workers are also available on OSHA’s Publications page.
OSHA Safety and Health Training Resources

OSHA offers a wide selection of training materials and resources to help broaden worker and employer knowledge on the recognition, avoidance, and prevention of safety and health hazards in their workplaces.

This page references training materials developed by Susan Harwood grantees, trainer materials, videos available through the Resource Center Loan Program, OSHA developed materials, and links to training resources by other organizations. All materials are available free of charge.

See the Training Requirements in OSHA Standards and Training Guidelines to access the complete OSHA training requirements.
Grantee Developed Materials

Features training materials such PowerPoints, instructor and student manuals, and test questions developed by Susan Harwood grantees:
Trainer Materials

Includes PowerPoints & other materials developed for Outreach Trainers:
Videos for Loan

Videos in English and Spanish are available through the Resource Center Loan Program:
OSHA Developed Materials
Other Training Resources
To access occupational safety and health training materials and resources developed by other federal and state agencies please visit the Other Safety and Health Training Resources webpage.
* Accessibility Assistance: Contact the OSHA Directorate of Training and Education at (847) 759-7700 for assistance accessing PDF materials.

Source: United States Department of Labor, “OSHA Training: Courses, Materials and Resources” https://www.osha.gov website. Accessed November 24, 2015. https://www.osha.gov/dte/index.html

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Outreach Training Program: Introduction To OSHA

Misc_QuestionMarkSignThis is a two-hour training component emphasizing workers’ rights. It is required content in every 10- and 30-hour OSHA Construction, General Industry, and Maritime Outreach course. OSHA developed the component in support of the Secretary of Labor’s goal of strengthening the voice of workers on the job.

This component has been updated to incorporate the recent changes to the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to align with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS).

OSHA Training Institute: Introduction to OSHA INSTRUCTOR GUIDE

Frequently Asked Questions

When does an outreach trainer have to incorporate this module into the 10- and 30-hour outreach classes?

The requirement is effective immediately. OSHA will note the requirement in the next revision of the Outreach Training Program Guidelines scheduled for October 2010.

Do I need any other materials for this required training curriculum? 

For security reasons the tests and answer sheets for this curriculum are not included. Authorized trainers may obtain the test and answer sheets from their authorizing training organization, see OTI Education Center Locations Map.

What flexibility does a trainer have in using these materials?

Trainers must follow the learning objectives and integrate all participatory activities into the training. See page i of the Instructor Guide for a list of the learning objectives. Since the module supports the Secretary of Labor’s goal of enhancing the voice of workers in their workplace it is important to engage the students in the activities and exercises, and particularly in each of the major “Workers Rights” topic discussions. A trainer may use other suitable presentation materials in their training. This would allow a trainer to add work-site photos and company-specific tailoring to the presentation. All 12 Student Handouts must be distributed, although some flexibility is allowed, as follows. Handout #1, trainers may download an updated Fatality/Catastrophe list from the OSHA website. For Handout #12, trainers may develop an alternate scenario for the activity covering filing a complaint (Handout #12a, b or c). Trainers may use their own PowerPoint Slides when conducting this training. However, the focus of the training should be on discussion and interaction, not slides. Some questions, exercises, and handouts are based on whether trainers are teaching a Construction, General Industry or Maritime outreach class. Trainers only need to use the applicable industry portion.

Lesson Objectives

Terminal Objective:

Given OSHA historical events and current information, the student will be able to explain the importance of OSHA in providing a safe and healthful workplace to workers covered by OSHA.

Enabling Objectives:

  • Explain why OSHA is important to workers
  • Explain worker rights under OSHA
  • Discuss employer responsibilities under OSHA
  • Discuss the use of OSHA standards
  • Explain how OSHA inspections are conducted
  • Utilize helpful worker safety and health resources

Source: United States Department of Labor, “Outreach Training Program” https://www.osha.gov website. Accessed November 24, 2015. https://www.osha.gov/dte/outreach/teachingaids.html

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Outreach Training Program

Workers_People_BusinessManOpeningDoorsConstruction Industry

The OSHA Outreach Training Program for the Construction Industry provides training for workers and employers on the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of safety and health hazards in workplaces in the construction industry. The program also provides information regarding workers’ rights, employer responsibilities, and how to file a complaint. This is a voluntary program and does not meet training requirements for any OSHA standards.

Through this program, workers can attend 10-hour or 30-hour classes delivered by OSHA-authorized trainers. The 10-hour class is intended for entry level workers, while the 30-hour class is more appropriate for supervisors or workers with some safety responsibility. Through this training, OSHA helps to ensure that workers are more knowledgeable about workplace hazards and their rights, and contribute to our nation’s productivity.

General Industry

The OSHA Outreach Training Program for General Industry provides training for workers and employers on the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of safety and health hazards in workplaces in general industry. The program also provides information regarding workers’ rights, employer responsibilities, and how to file a complaint. This is a voluntary program and does not meet training requirements for any OSHA standards.

Through this program, workers can attend 10-hour or 30-hour classes delivered by OSHA-authorized trainers. The 10-hour class is intended for entry level workers, while the 30-hour class is more appropriate for supervisors or workers with some safety responsibility. Through this training, OSHA helps to ensure that workers are more knowledgeable about workplace hazards and their rights, and contribute to our nation’s productivity.

Maritime Industry

The OSHA Outreach Training Program for the Maritime Industry provides training for workers and employers on the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of safety and health hazards in workplaces in the maritime industry. The program also provides information regarding workers’ rights, employer responsibilities, and how to file a complaint. This is a voluntary program and does not meet training requirements for any OSHA standards.

Through this program, workers can attend 10-hour or 30-hour classes delivered by OSHA-authorized trainers. The 10-hour class is intended for entry level workers, while the 30-hour class is more appropriate for supervisors or workers with some safety responsibility. Through this training, OSHA helps to ensure that workers are more knowledgeable about workplace hazards and their rights, and contribute to our nation’s productivity.

Disaster Site Worker

The Disaster Site Worker Outreach Training Program is a training program for Disaster Site Workers who provide skilled support services, (e.g. utility, demolition, debris removal, or heavy equipment operation) or site clean-up services in response to natural and man-made disasters. Specifically, it is recognized that all workers at disaster sites need to be aware of the differences between disaster sites and regular construction or demolition worksites and be able to inspect, don, and doff air-purifying respirators. Also, the program will make management and labor aware that pre-incident training is essential for ensuring disaster site worker safety and health.

Through the program, individuals who complete a four day OSHA trainer course are authorized to teach the Disaster Site Worker Course #7600. Authorized trainers can receive OSHA course completion cards for their students.

Source: United States Department of Labor, “Outreach Training Program: Construction Industry” https://www.osha.gov website. Accessed November 24, 2015. https://www.osha.gov/dte/outreach/construction/index.html

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