Intro to OSHA

This course gives a basic overview of OSHA, OSHA act, and OSHA's role in prevention and elimination of work-related illnesses and injuries. It includes information about employer and employee rights and responsibilities, and a very brief look at the inspection process, reporting and recordkeeping. This course will prove beneficial for those who are directly or indirectly involved with OSHA and OSH Act.

Learning Outcomes

* Understand what OSHA is

* Describe the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act

* Explain how the General Duty Clause affects employers

* Identify the different types of OSHA violations

* Explain how OSHA conducts inspections

* Understand OSHA's requirements

* Understand employers' and workers' rights

Regulatory Requirements:

n/a

Seat Time

This course has been approved for 1 hour.

Course Pre-Requisite

There are no pre-requisite requirements for this course.

Testing

Quizzes - All quizzes must be passed with a 70% to proceed forward to the next lesson. Final Exam must be passed with a 70% to pass the course

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