Description:

This course is designed for individuals interested in teaching the 10 and 30-hour general industry safety and health Outreach training program to their employees and other interested groups. Using the OSHA General Industry Standards as a guide, special emphasis is placed on those topics required in the 10- and 30-hour programs as well as those which are most hazardous. Students are briefed on effective instructional approaches and use of visual aids and handouts.

Important notice: a laptop is required for this course.

Course topics:

• Bloodborne pathogens
• Fire protection
• Hazardous materials
• Machine guarding
• Permit-required confined space
• Personal Protective Equipment(PPE)
• Recordkeeping
• Subpart H – Hazardous Materials Handling
• Subpart Z – Substance Specific Programs
• Training Techniques
• Voluntary compliance programs
• Walking / working surfaces

This course allows the student to become a trainer in the OSHA Outreach Training Program, to conduct both 10- and 30-hour General Industry Outreach classes, and to issue cards to participants after verifying course completion. Students who wish to participate as authorized trainers in the OSHA Outreach Training Program must prepare a presentation on an assigned OSHA General Industry Outreach Training Program topic individually or as part of a group and successfully pass a written exam at the end of the course.

Minimum student contact hours: 26

Prerequisites: Students must:

• Successfully complete the OSHA #511Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry
• Have five (5) years of safety and health work experience in general industry

Course Location:
South Central College
Center for Business & Industry

Address: South Central College

Address 2: 1225 Third St. SW

City: Faribault

State: MN

Zip: 55021-5720

Local: 507-332-5800