Introduction to OSHA
Learning objectives
- Recognize OSHA's role and responsibilities in ensuring safe and healthy work environments
- Identify the types of OSHA standards and how they are organized
- Recognize your rights under OSHA
- Recognize what responsibilities your employer has under OSHA
- Recognize important information regarding an OSHA inspection, including how they are prioritized, and what your role can be in an inspection
- Identify helpful worker safety and health resources
- Understand OSHA's training requirement
Course overview
This lesson is an introduction to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) – an agency of the United States Department of Labor that ensures safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women This lesson includes content that is required in all 10- and 30-hour classes for the construction, general, and maritime industries.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
- 52 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- English
Course Outline
- Introduction
- The Mission of OSHA
- Reading an OSHA Standard
- Worker Rights Under OSHA
- Employer Responsibilities Under OSHA
- OSHA Inspections
- Worker Safety and Health Resources
Regulations
- 29 CFR 1903- Inspections, Citations, and Proposed Penalties- Table of Contents/Authority for 1903