Course Overview

This awareness course provides participants with a clear and comprehensive understanding of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, its mission, and how it influences workplace safety practices. The course highlights employer and employee responsibilities, key regulatory requirements, and how OSHA inspections and citations work.

Participants will gain valuable insights into hazard recognition, regulatory compliance, and best practices for maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.

Duration

🕒 2 Days (Total: 16 Hours)

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
✅ Understand OSHA’s purpose, authority, and scope of coverage.
✅ Identify employer and employee responsibilities under OSHA.
✅ Recognize common workplace hazards and required control measures.
✅ Understand the OSHA inspection process and potential penalties.
✅ Apply fundamental safety practices and compliance strategies.
✅ Improve hazard reporting and emergency response procedures.

Who Should Attend?

✔ HSE professionals and officers.
✔ Operations and facility managers.
✔ Supervisors and team leaders.
✔ Human Resources and compliance officers.
✔ Any employee interested in occupational health and safety fundamentals.

Course Contents

📌 Introduction to OSHA – History, mission, and scope.
📌 Overview of OSHA Regulations & Standards.
📌 Employer and Employee Duties and Rights.
📌 Common Workplace Hazards and Controls.
📌 OSHA Inspection Process – From notification to citation.
📌 Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements.
📌 Hazard Communication (HazCom) and Emergency Preparedness.
📌 Interactive Activities, Case Scenarios, and Knowledge Checks.

Certification

🎓 Upon successful completion, participants will receive a recognized Understanding OSHA Certificate from RIMAN Training Center.