Apply hazard identification techniques to their workplace.
Recognize the 10 most common workplace hazards.
Understand OSHA-recommended control measures for each hazard.
Develop a safer, more compliant work environment.
Develop a simple action plan to mitigate risks and enhance safety.
Requirements
No prior safety training required.
Suitable for managers, supervisors, and employees in any industry.
Description
This course is designed to equip managers, supervisors, and employees with essential knowledge to identify and mitigate everyday risks in the workplace. Guided by OSHA standards, this course provides a practical approach to recognizing the most frequent hazards that threaten safety and productivity.The following is a list of the top 10 most frequently cited standards for Fiscal Year 2023 (Oct. 1, 2022, to Sept. 30, 2023); following inspections of worksites by federal OSHA for all industries. OSHA publishes the list to alert employers about these commonly cited standards so they can take steps to find and fix recognized hazards addressed in these and other standards before OSHA shows up. Workers suffer preventable injuries, illnesses, and deaths related to the hazards addressed in these standards.1. Fall Protection, construction (29 CFR 1926.501)2. Hazard Communication, general industry (29 CFR 1910.1200)3. Ladders, construction (29 CFR 1926.1053)4. Scaffolding, construction (29 CFR 1926.451)5. Powered Industrial Trucks, general industry (29 CFR 1910.178)6. Control of Hazardous Energy (lockout/tagout), general industry (29 CFR 1910.147)7. Respiratory Protection, general industry (29 CFR 1910.134)8. Fall Protection Training, construction (29 CFR 1926.503)9. Eye and Face Protection, construction (29 CFR 1926.102)10. Machinery and Machine Guarding, general industry (29 CFR 1910.212)By understanding OSHA's hazard control hierarchy and applying real-world risk assessment techniques, learners will be able to proactively manage workplace safety. The course also emphasizes the importance of fostering a culture of continuous improvement, employee engagement, and regular safety inspections.
Overview
Section 1: Understand Workplace Hazards
Lecture 1 Welcome and Agenda
Lecture 2 Definition & Categories of Hazards and Importance of Hazard Identification
Section 2: Apply hazard identification techniques at the workplace
Lecture 3 Conducting Workplace Inspections
Lecture 4 Inspection Checklists and Walkthroughs
Lecture 5 Engaging Employees in Hazard Reporting
Section 3: Explain Hazard Control Hierarchy
Lecture 6 Hazard Control Hierarchy
Section 4: Identify Common Workplace Hazards
Lecture 7 Common Workplace Hazards
Section 5: Propose Control Measures for Each Hazard
Lecture 8 Control Measures for Hazards
Section 6: Develop an Action Plan to Mitigate Risks and Enhance Safety
Lecture 9 Prioritizing Hazards Based on Risk Level
Lecture 10 Setting SMART Safety Goals
Lecture 11 Developing an Action Plan
Lecture 12 Further Resources and Way Forward
Section 7: Final Multiple Choice Exam
Small and medium-sized business owners,HR professionals managing health and safety.,Employees responsible for workplace safety.,Safety officers and supervisors.