Oregon OSHA Training
Oregon workers in a variety of industries can benefit from workplace safety training. Even if your current employer does not require OSHA Outreach training, earning an official OSHA card is a low-cost way to improve your resume for future job opportunities.
Oregon Labor Laws
The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OR-OSHA) covers most public and private-sector employees, exempting federal employees, the United States Postal Service, maritime employers and those working on military reservations, at Crater Lake National Park, at federal installations and at Indian reservations.
OR-OSHA's website is a great place for new employers and small business owners to learn about insurance, worksite safety, reporting injuries and appealing a citation. Always on the forefront of technology, Oregon offers mobile and desktop apps that address issues like safe lifting and ladder safety. Construction professionals can learn about the new silica rule, oxygen-fuel gas facts and general contractor responsibilities for hazard communications on the department website.
One of the primary functions for OR-OSHA is running the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP). Recognizing that it can't ensure worker safety and health standards alone, the program offers various partnership opportunities that benefit both employers and workers. For more information, see OR-OSHA's page on VPP.
Oregon Top OSHA Violations
Oregon's leading cause of workplace fatalities has recently been related to transportation and material moving. Though there can be many causes for this type of tragedy, backover, which occurs when a reversing vehicle hits a worker behind it, is common. Nationwide, more than 70 workers were killed in this manner in 2011.
The most cited standard, which also receives the highest penalties, is for fall prevention in construction. Falls commonly cause serious work-related injuries and deaths, and OSHA has many guidelines to help prevent them.
Further Reading and Resources
- For more information about OR-OSHA, see OR-OSHA's website
- For more information on backovers and how to prevent them, visit OSHA's website
- For more details on illnesses and injuries related to the workplace, see OR-OSHA's online reports
OSHA Courses
Online OSHA courses provide fast and efficient training for workers. While classroom courses are offered throughout the state, online OSHA Outreach training guarantees high-quality, interactive education for every student, with downloadable lesson reviews, course trainer access and customer support.
These courses can be completed on your time, stopped and resumed as often as you want. Choose from the courses below to learn more about OSHA training available for your area.
Oregon Courses Online
- OSHA 10-Hour Construction Training
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Training
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Training
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Training
- OSHA 1926 Standards Training
- OSHA 1910 Standards Training
What You Get
- Instantly Downloadable Certificate
- Official OSHA Card
- Email Access to OSHA-Authorized Course Trainer
OSHA Guidelines
OSHA's purpose is to provide safe conditions for workers. OSHA sets very broad and general regulations that most businesses must followed, as well as more detailed standards for specific industries, from construction to cosmetology and beyond.
Receiving OSHA training has benefits beyond meeting requirements and keeping employees safe. It leads to healthier employees with more ease of mind, which increases productivity. Boosting morale, it reduces turnover and the time and resources spent on recruiting and training replacements. It reduces productive workers' time away from the job due to injury and illness. This is all in addition to helping protect you from OSHA's retribution, as it can levy heavy fines for not following the standards presented in our OSHA courses.