Monday, September 21, 2009

Occupational Safety and Health Administration - OSHA Courses

The United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is an agency of the United States Department of Labor. It was created by Congress under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, signed by President Richard M. Nixon, on December 29, 1970. Its mission is to prevent work-related injuries, illnesses, and deaths by issuing and enforcing rules (called standards) for workplace safety and health. As of March 2006, the agency is headed by Assistant Secretary of Labor Edwin Foulke.
OSHA recommends Outreach Training Program courses as an orientation to occupational safety and health for all people who are working in construction & Industrial fields covered by OSHA 29 CFR 1926 & 1910. Workers must receive additional training, when required by OSHA standards, on the specific hazards of the job.

OSHA 10 Hour-Construction
COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The Certificate is designed for people who have an involvement in construction work & need to provide advice on health, safety & welfare in construction work. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive an OSHA construction safety and health 10-hour course completion card from OSHA – USA.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

State the purpose of the OSH Act and list the functions of OSHA
List the OSHA inspection priorities and describe the inspection process
Describe the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees ender the OSHA Act
The basic requirements for proper aisle and passageway maintenance
Guidelines for identification and protection of floor opening
To understand the importance of effective egress fire protection program Fall protection and Scaffolding Safety

OSHA 30 Hour -Construction
This 5-Days course will introduce students to OSHA polices, procedures, Construction safety, and Health principles. The scope and application of OSHA construction standards will also be addressed. Using OSHA standards as a guide, emphasis will be placed on those areas that are most hazardous.OSHA 30-hour construction cards from US labor dept. and Certificates will be issued upon completion of the class

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
State the purpose of the OSH Act and list the functions of OSHA
List the OSHA inspection priorities and describe the inspectionprocess
Describe the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees under the OSH Act
The basic requirements for proper aisle and passageway maintenance
Guidelines for identification and protection of floor openings
To understand the importance of effective Egress fire protection program
To know the safe means of Egress to provide fire protection in emergencies from new or old buildings or structures
To know the safe means of Egress to provide fire protection in emergencies from new or old buildings or structures

OSHA 10 Hour-General Industry
COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The Certificate is designed for people who have an involvement in Industry work & need to provide advice on health, safety & welfare in Industry work. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive an OSHA General industry safety and health 10-hour course completion card from OSHA - USA.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
State the purpose of the OSH Act and list the functions of OSHA
List the OSHA inspection priorities and describe the inspection process
Describe the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees ender the OSHA Act
The basic requirements for proper aisle and passageway maintenance
Guidelines for identification and protection of floor opening
To understand the importance of effective egress fire protection programFall protection and Scaffolding Safety

OSHA 30 Hour-General Industry
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The Certificate is designed for people who have an involvement in Industry work & need to provide advice on health, safety & welfare in Industry work. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive an OSHA General industry safety and health 10-hour course completion card from OSHA – USA.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

State the purpose of the OSH Act and list the functions of OSHA
List the OSHA inspection priorities and describe the inspection process
Describe the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees under the OSH Act
The basic requirements for proper aisle and passageway maintenance
Guidelines for identification and protection of floor openings
To know the safe means of Egress to provide fire protection in emergencies from new or old buildings or structures
Outline the general requirements for general safety standards Establish the guidelines and requirements for special purpose equipment




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2 comments:

  1. Due to the rules and guidelines that OSHA has set along with the safety courses they have such as the osha 30 certification this agency has been able to reduce the number of injuries and accidents in the workplace such as construction sites and excavation sites.

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