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Safety Academy

Course outline

OSHA 10-Hour General Industry

Duration: 10 hours — Format: Self-paced or instructor-led

Course summary

OSHA 10 provides foundational knowledge for general industry workers: hazard recognition, prevention and worker rights.

Full course outline

  1. Introduction to OSHA and worker rights
  2. Walking-working surfaces and slips/trips
  3. Exit routes, emergency action plans, fire protection
  4. Electrical safety basics
  5. Hazard communication and chemical safety
  6. Personal protective equipment (PPE)
  7. Machine guarding and lockout/tagout overview
  8. Ergonomics fundamentals
  9. Incident reporting and investigation basics
  10. Course review and assessment

Learning outcomes

  • Recognize common workplace hazards
  • Understand employee rights and employer responsibilities
  • Apply basic controls to reduce risk