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The United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is an agency of the United States Department of Labor. It was created by Congress under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, signed by President Richard M. Nixon, on December 29, 1970. Its mission is to prevent work-related injuries, illnesses, and deaths by issuing and enforcing rules (called standards) for workplace safety and health. As of March 2006, the agency is headed by Assistant Secretary of Labor Edwin Foulke.
OSHA recommends Outreach Training Program courses as an orientation to occupational safety and health for all people who are working in construction & Industrial fields covered by OSHA 29 CFR 1926 & 1910. Workers must receive additional training, when required by OSHA standards, on the specific hazards of the job.
OSHA 10 Hour-Construction COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The Certificate is designed for people who have an involvement in construction work & need to provide advice on health, safety & welfare in construction work. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive an OSHA construction safety and health 10-hour course completion card from OSHA – USA.
Course Duration
Duration of the course is 1 to 2 days.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- State the purpose of the OSH Act and list the functions of OSHA.
- List the OSHA inspection priorities and describe the inspection process.
- Describe the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees ender the OSHA Act.
- The basic requirements for proper aisle and passageway maintenance.
- Guidelines for identification and protection of floor opening.
- To understand the importance of effective egress fire protection program Fall protection and Scaffolding Safety.
OSHA 30 Hour -Construction
This 3-Days course will introduce students to OSHA polices, procedures, Construction safety, and Health principles. The scope and application of OSHA construction standards will also be addressed. Using OSHA standards as a guide, emphasis will be placed on those areas that are most hazardous. OSHA 30-hour construction cards from US labor dept. and Certificates will be issued upon completion of the class.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- State the purpose of the OSH Act and list the functions of OSHA.
- State the purpose of the OSH Act and list the functions of OSHA.
- Describe the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees under the OSH Act.
- The basic requirements for proper aisle and passageway maintenance.
- Guidelines for identification and protection of floor openings.
- To understand the importance of effective Egress fire protection program.
- To know the safe means of Egress to provide fire protection in emergencies from new or old buildings or structures.