Intro to OSHA

Training employees on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards ensures they can recognize and mitigate hazards to maintain a safe and healthy workplace. 

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    Course description

    Traliant’s Intro to OSHA training is a 30-minute course that provides employees with an overview of OSHA standards. It covers the history and purpose of OSHA, the rights and responsibilities of employees and employers under the law, and the basics of Hazard Mapping and Job Hazard Analysis.

    ONLINE TRAINING

    Intro to OSHA

    This course covers these topics and more:

    • OSHA’s Mission
    • OSHA Standards
    • Employer Responsibilities
    • Workers’ Rights/Responsibilities
    • Hazard Mapping
    • Job Hazard Analysis
    • Reporting Safety Hazards
    • Whistleblower Protections
    • Worker Resources

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    Translations

    Training is available in English, Spanish and is supported in over 100 languages.

    What to consider when choosing the most effective intro to OSHA training

    Intro to OSHA training is designed to provide employees with a foundational understanding of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), its mission, standards, and the rights and responsibilities of both employers and employees. This training is crucial for organizations because it helps to:
    • Promote workplace safety: OSHA regulations are designed to protect workers from hazards. Training helps employees understand these regulations, their rights, and their role in maintaining a safe work environment.
    • Reduce the risk of accidents and injuries: Training helps employees recognize potential hazards and to follow safe work practices, reducing the likelihood of accidents and injuries.
    • Create a culture of safety: Training helps to create a culture where safety is a top priority and employees feel empowered to speak up about safety concerns.

    OSHA training is essential for all organizations, regardless of their industry or size. It helps to:
    • Empower employees: Training provides employees with the knowledge and skills they need to identify and address workplace hazards, report safety concerns, and understand their rights under OSHA.
    • Strengthen your organization's commitment to safety: Training demonstrates the company's commitment to providing a safe and healthy working environment and to complying with OSHA regulations.
    • Reduce the risk of OSHA violations and penalties: Training helps to ensure that organizations are complying with OSHA standards and to minimize the risk of fines and penalties.

    OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, is a federal agency that was created in 1970 to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for workers in the United States. OSHA's mission is to:
    • Set and enforce safety and health standards.
    • Provide training, outreach, education, and assistance.

    Employers have a number of responsibilities under OSHA, including:
    • Providing a workplace free from recognized hazards: Employers must identify and address potential hazards in the workplace.
    • Complying with OSHA standards: Employers must follow OSHA standards related to specific industries and hazards.
    • Providing training: Employers must provide training to employees on workplace hazards and safety procedures.
    • Maintaining records of injuries and illnesses: Employers must keep records of workplace injuries and illnesses and report them to OSHA.
    • Posting required notices: Employers must post OSHA posters and other required notices in the workplace.

    Workers have several important rights under OSHA, including:
    • The right to a safe and healthful workplace.
    • The right to know about hazards in the workplace.
    • The right to receive training on hazards and safety procedures.
    • The right to report hazards and safety concerns to OSHA.
    • The right to be free from retaliation for reporting hazards or safety concerns (whistleblower protection).

    Hazard mapping and job hazard analysis are two important tools that organizations can use to identify and address potential hazards in the workplace:
    • Hazard mapping: This process involves identifying and documenting the location of potential hazards in the workplace.
    • Job hazard analysis: This process involves breaking down a job into its individual tasks and identifying potential hazards associated with each task.

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