OSHA 10 Training Course for General Industry - TekRidge Center/Virtual

The OSHA 10-hour training course for general industry is intended to provide students with an overview of the basic health and safety hazards present in the workplace. This 10-hour course also details the role of OSHA and how it operates. There are no educational prerequisites or required workplace experience needed to take the 10-hour general industry course, which is usually spread over two consecutive days.

The OSHA 10-hour course is targeted to those already in the workforce or those looking to enter with a knowledge of workplace safety. This course is eligible for WedNetPA funding. The course will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, January 22 and from 8 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, January 24.

The mandatory topics that will be covered in the OSHA 10-hour general industry training course include:

- Introduction to OSHA

- Walking and Working Surfaces

- Exit Routes, Emergency Action Plans, Fire Prevention and Protection

- Electrical

- Personal Protective Equipment

- Hazard Communication

Elective topics will be used to cover any remaining time of the 10 hours: Hazardous Materials, Material Handling, Machine Guarding, Fall Protection, Introduction to Industrial Hygiene, Bloodborne Pathogens, Ergonomics and Safety and Health Programs.

This course is taught by Brian Matyjevich, NEPIRC's Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer, with the course introduction by Jeffrey Ritter, OSHA Compliance Assistance Specialist.

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