1.00 Credits
Provides instruction for workers and employers on the recognition, avoidance, abatement and prevention of safety and health hazards in workplaces within general industry. Some of the topics covered are: the dangers of electrical hazards, spray finishers and unguarded equipment; the basics of slip, trip and fall hazard protection; properly using personal protective equipment (PPE) and proper use of fixed and portable ladders. This 10-12 hour training is taught by an Authorized OSHA Outreach trainer and students who successfully complete the course receive their OSHA-10-12 hour General Industry wallet card. (Cards are issued by OSHA approximately 8-12 weeks after the course ends.) This training is open to everyone and is recommended for entry-level workers in general industry, such as healthcare, factory operations, warehousing, manufacturing, storage and others. There are no prerequisites required.