EST 1030 - Safety OSHA 30

1. Introduction to OSHA 
    

1. Understand the mission, purpose, and structure of OSHA. 

2. Explain workers’ rights and employer responsibilities under OSHA. 

3. Identify how OSHA standards are developed, enforced, and cited. 

4. Locate and interpret OSHA standards relevant to general industry. 
    

2. Understanding OSHA Standards for General Industry. 
    

1. Differentiate between various OSHA standard categories, e.g., 29 CFR 1910. 

2. Interpret specific standards and apply them to workplace scenarios. 

3. Use OSHA resources and tools to research compliance requirements. 
    

3. Walking and Working Surfaces 
    

1. Identify common hazards associated with walking-working surfaces. 

2. Apply best practices to prevent slips, trips, and falls. 

3. Implement controls such as handrails, guard rails, and anti-slip surfaces. 
    

4. Techniques to Prevent Slips, Trips, and Falls. 
    

1. Recognize contributing factors to slips, trips, and falls. 

2. Demonstrate hazard identification and mitigation strategies. 

3. Maintain clean, orderly, and dry work environments. 
    

5.  Safe Use of Platforms, Stairs, and Elevated Workspace 
    

1. Apply safety requirements for stairs, ladders, and elevated surfaces. 

2. Inspect and use platforms and stairs in compliance with OSHA standards. 

3. Use fall protection systems appropriately. 
    

6. Exit routes, emergency action plans, & fire prevention 
    

1. Define components of a compliant Emergency Action Plan (EAP). 

2. Identify and maintain clear, accessible exit routes. 

3. Develop and evaluate fire prevention strategies. 

7. Planning for emergencies and maintaining clear exit routes 
    

1. Develop site-specific emergency response plans. 

2. Conduct emergency drills and training. 

3. Ensure compliance with OSHA exit route standards (1910.36). 

8. Fire Prevention Strategies and Response Procedures 
    

1. Identify fire hazards and implement control measures 

2. Understand fire classification and appropriate extinguisher use. 

3. Establish fire watch and hot work permit procedures. 
    

9. Electrical Safety 
    

1. Recognize electrical hazards such as exposed wires and ungrounded equipment. 

2. Apply safe work practices when operating or working near electrical systems. 

3. Implement arc flash protection and shock prevention measures. 
    

10. Role of PPE in minimizing construction-related injuries 
     

1. Identify hazards requiring PPE in construction-like general industry settings. 

2. Evaluate PPE effectiveness in different scenarios 

3. Integrate PPE into job safety analyses and work procedures. 
    

11. Guidelines for selecting and using PPE for various tasks. 
     

1. Match PPE to specific tasks and hazard types. 

2. Inspect PPE including hard hats, gloves, and respirators. 

3. Train workers on PPE care and maintenance. 
    

12. Scaffold and Ladder Safely 
     

1. Identify types of scaffolds and ladders and their safe use requirements. 

2. Conduct inspections of scaffolds and ladders. 

3. Prevent falls and collapses through proper setup and use. 
    

13. Identifying and Mitigating Electrical Risks in General Industry 
     

1. Evaluate equipment and environments for potential electrical risks. 

2. Apply lockout/tagout principles to de-energize equipment safely. 

3. Use appropriate barriers and signage to protect personnel. 
    

14. Lockout/Tagout procedures for industrial equipment. 
     

1. Perform lockout/tagout according to OSHA standard 1910.147. 

2. Train workers in recognizing and respecting energy isolation devices. 

3. Maintain lockout/tagout logs and inspection records. 
    

15. Hazard Communication 
     

1. Identify hazardous chemicals in the workplace. 

2. Ensure labeling complies with GHS (Globally Harmonized System). 

3. Communicate chemical risks effectively during training sessions. 
    

16. Managing Chemical Hazards, Proper Labeling, and Storage.   
     

1. Apply OSHA labeling requirements for chemicals. 

2. Store chemicals according to compatibility and hazard class. 

17. Respond to chemical spills and exposures safely. 

1. Training on Reading and Understanding Safety Data Sheets (SDS) 

2. Interpret all 16 sections of an SDS. 

3. Train workers on locating and using SDS for hazard response. 

4. Use SDS to support hazard assessments and PPE selection. 

18. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 
     

1. Conduct hazard assessments to determine PPE needs. 

2. Implement a PPE program including training and documentation. 

3. Evaluate PPE effectiveness and compliance with OSHA 1910 Subpart I. 

19. Ergonomics 
     

1. Recognize ergonomic risk factors such as repetition, force, and posture. 

2. Recommend ergonomic controls and adjustments. 

3. Design ergonomic programs for different work environments. 

20. Best Practices to Minimize Strain and Injury in Repetitive Tasks 
     

1. Conduct ergonomic assessments of jobs and tasks. 

2. Implement job rotation and rest breaks to reduce strain. 

3. Train employees on safe work techniques. 

21. Designing Ergonomic Workstations for Improved Safety 
     

1. Apply ergonomic design principles to reduce injury risks. 

2. Customize workstations to individual worker needs. 

3. Use ergonomic tools and equipment to improve productivity and safety. 
    

22. Safety and Health Program 
     

1. Develop and implement workplace safety and health programs. 

2. Monitor compliance and effectiveness of safety procedures. 

3. Engage leadership and workers in continuous safety improvement. 

23. Overview of Safety Policies and Procedures in the Workplace 
     

1. Identify core elements of a safety and health management system. 

2. Establish workplace policies that support OSHA compliance. 

24. Communicate policies effectively to all levels of staff. 
     

25. The Importance of Training for All Employees 
     

1. Develop effective safety training programs. 

2. Ensure training is understandable and accessible to all employees. 

3. Evaluate training effectiveness through assessments and feedback. 

26. Machine Guarding 
     

1. Identify moving parts that require guarding. 

2. Select and install proper machine guards. 

3. Maintain and inspect machine guards regularly. 

27. Safely Operating Industrial Machinery with Proper Guarding 

1. Operate equipment according to manufacturer and OSHA guidelines. 

2. Recognize when a guard is missing or ineffective. 

3. Implement administrative controls when engineering controls are not feasible. 

28. Identifying Common Hazards and Implementing Effective Controls 

1. Conduct risk assessments for machinery operations. 

2. Apply the hierarchy of controls to eliminate or mitigate hazards. 

3. Monitor hazard controls for effectiveness and compliance. 

29. Confined Spaces and Permit Systems 
     

1. Recognize confined spaces and permit-required confined spaces. 

2. Follow entry procedures and use monitoring equipment. 

3. Train workers on roles and responsibilities during confined space entry. 

30. Managing Confined Space Entry and Following Proper Procedures 
     

1. Complete and review confined space permits. 

2. Use atmospheric testing equipment and ventilation properly. 

3. Provide standby personnel and rescue procedures. 
    

31. Using Permits to Control Risks 
     

1. Establish and maintain a permit system for high-risk tasks. 

2. Ensure documentation and verification of hazard controls. 

3. Audit permit-required operations for compliance.