Overview/Description
This one-hour course will provide an awareness level orientation of basic industrial safety fundamentals. It was designed to provide an overview of some of the basic concepts and techniques used in modern industry to protect workers. It also describes the purpose of the following safety programs: Hazard Communication; Bloodborne Pathogen Safety; Lockout/Tagout; Confined Space Entry; Emergency Response; Respiratory Protection; Personal Protective Equipment; Hearing Conservation.
The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements.
Learner objectives are to: specify the role of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, identify basic rules of safety and general employee protective measures, identify common hazards found in the workplace, and specify the purpose of each of the following safety programs: Hazard Communication, Bloodborne Pathogen Safety, Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space Entry, Emergency Response, Respiratory Protection, Personal Protective Equipment, Hearing Conservation.