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OSHA 30-Hour Outreach for General Industry is a 100% online course designed to enhance workplace safety for supervisors and safety professionals. We help workers of all levels of responsibility recognize, avoid, prevent and abate potential hazards. This program applies to a wide variety of jobsites ranging from factories and warehouses to health care facilities and educational institutions.

Students who complete this program earn an official OSHA 30 card from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). OSHA offers Outreach Training in conjunction with the DOL to increase worker awareness of the general industry safety standards found in 29 CFR 1910.

OSHA 30-Hour Outreach for General Industry Course Details

Training Standards

Satisfies Training Standards for:

OSHA Outreach Training Program

Industry Workers

Designed for:

Senior Employees, Site Supervisors, Forepersons and Safety Managers

100% Online

Format:

100% Online Course

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Provides:

Official OSHA DOL Card

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Training Benefits

  • 100% Online Course Material
  • Audio-Narrated
  • Real-Life Case Studies
  • 24/7 Lesson Access
  • Download and Print Your Certificate of Completion
  • Ask an OSHA Trainer Course Questions
  • Bulk Discounts Available

Who Needs OSHA 30-Hour Outreach Training for General Industry?

The 30-hour training course is valuable for workers of all skill levels in most industries other than construction. This program contains useful instruction for supervisors, senior employees and workers with safety responsibilities. The lessons in this course apply to managers, site supervisors, forepersons, safety professionals and more.

This course is a good choice if you work in:

  • Manufacturing
  • Warehousing
  • Sanitation
  • Factory operations
  • Health care
  • Logistics
  • Transportation
  • Education
  • Retail
  • And more

If you aren’t sure which Outreach Training Program course is appropriate for your job, ask your employer for more information.

Testing Requirements

To complete the program, you must complete all lesson modules, pass all quizzes and achieve a passing score on the final exam.

Modules end with a quiz covering the lesson material. You will also take quizzes during lessons to help you engage with the topics in each section. You have up to three attempts to achieve a score of 70% to pass each quiz.

After you complete all lesson modules, you must pass a final exam. The comprehensive final test includes 20 multiple-choice questions. You have up to three chances to pass the exam with a score of 70% or more.

If you fail any quiz or the final exam three times, you must repurchase the course and start from the beginning.

OSHA 30-Hour Outreach for General Industry Course Outline

This course contains 30 hours of safety instruction over 23 modules. You can see the topics included with this training below:

Module 1: Introduction to OSHA

Topics covered in Module 1 include:

  • Importance of OSHA
  • Worker Rights Under OSHA
  • Employer Responsibilities
  • OSHA Standards
  • OSHA Inspections
  • Where to Go for Help

Module 2: Inspection Procedures

Topics covered in Module 2 include:

  • Posting of Notices and Inspections
  • Citations and Petitions
  • Abatement Verification

Module 3: Safety and Health Programs

Topics covered in Module 3 include:

  • Management Leadership and Employee Involvement
  • Worksite Analysis
  • Safety and Health Training

Module 4: Recordkeeping

Topics covered in Module 4 include:

  • Part 1904 — Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses
  • Procedures for Recording Events
  • General Recording Criteria

Module 5: Hazard Communication

Topics covered in Module 5 include:

  • 1910.1200(d), Hazard Determination
  • 1910.1200(e), (f), Written Hazard Communication and Labeling Requirements
  • 1910.1200(g), (i), Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and Trade Secrets
  • 1910.1200(h), Employee Information and Training
  • Creating a Hazard Communication Program
  • Common Chemical Hazards

Module 6: Exit Routes, Emergency Action Plans and Fire Prevention

Topics covered in Module 6 include:

  • 1910.36, Exit Routes
  • Emergency Action Plans
  • Fire Prevention Plans and Systems

Module 7: Fire Detection and Protection

Topics covered in Module 7 include:

  • Standpipe, Hose and Automatic Sprinkler Systems
  • Fire Detection Systems
  • Fixed Extinguishing and Employee Alarm Systems

Module 8: Electrical

Topics covered in Module 8 include:

  • Introduction to Electrical
  • 1910.304, Wiring Design and Protection
  • Wiring Methods, Components and Equipment for General Use

Module 9: Electrical Part II

Topics covered in Module 9 include:

  • 1910.306, Specific Purpose Equipment and Installations
  • 1910.308, Special Systems
  • Hazardous Locations
  • Safe Work Practices

Module 10: Case Studies and Workshop

Topics covered in Module 10 include:

  • Exit Routes, Emergency Action Plans and Fire Prevention Cases
  • Electrical Cases
  • Workshop

Module 11: Flammable and Combustible Liquids

Topics covered in Module 11 include:

  • Introduction
  • Container and Portable Tank Storage
  • Industrial Plants and Safe Handling Fundamentals

Module 12: Lockout/Tagout

Topics covered in Module 12 include:

  • 1910.147, The Control of Hazardous Energy — Lockout/Tagout
  • Lockout/Tagout Requirements
  • Training Requirements

Module 13: Machine Guarding

Topics covered in Module 13 include:

  • General Requirements for Machine Guarding
  • Safeguarding
  • Abrasive Wheel Machinery
  • Safety Considerations

Module 14: Walking and Working Surfaces

Topics covered in Module 14 include:

  • 1910.22, General Requirements
  • Guarding Floor and Wall Openings
  • Stairway Railing and Guards
  • Portable and Fixed Ladders
  • Scaffolding and Other Working Surfaces

Module 15: Welding, Cutting and Brazing

Topics covered in Module 15 include:

  • General Requirements
  • Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting
  • Arc Welding and Cutting
  • Resistance Welding
  • Common Welding Health Hazards

Module 16: Material Handling

Topics covered in Module 16 include:

  • General Requirements for Material Handling
  • Powered Industrial Trucks
  • Rim Wheels, Conveyors, Cranes and Slings
  • Training and Safety Precautions

Module 17: Workshop

Topics covered in Module 17 include:

  • Lockout/Tagout
  • Workshop

Module 18: Ergonomics

Topics covered in Module 18 include:

  • Introduction to Ergonomics
  • Computer Workstations
  • Patient Medical Care
  • Electrical Contractors

Module 19: Permit-Required Confined Spaces

Topics covered in Module 19 include:

  • Confined Spaces
  • Permit-Required Confined Spaces
  • Training Requirements

Module 20: Personal Protective Equipment

Topics covered in Module 20 include:

  • 1910.132, Personal Protective Equipment
  • Eye and Face Protection
  • Respiratory Protection
  • Head and Body Protection

Module 21: Industrial Hygiene and Bloodborne Pathogens

Topics covered in Module 21 include:

  • Industrial Hygiene
  • Bloodborne Pathogens and Exposure Control
  • Hepatitis B Vaccination Requirements

Module 22: Hand and Portable Power Tools and Other Hand-Held Equipment

Topics covered in Module 22 include:

  • General Requirements and Basic Tool Safety
  • Guarding of Portable Tools
  • Tools and Hazards

Module 23: Case Studies and Workshop

Topics covered in Module 23 include:

  • Ergonomics Cases
  • Personal Protective Equipment Cases
  • Workshop

OSHA 30-Hour Outreach for General Industry FAQs

When will I get my OSHA 30 card?

You will receive your card in the mail within 90 days of completing all course requirements. Until you get your DOL card, you can use your certificate of completion as proof that you have completed your training. You can download and print the certificate as soon as you pass the course.

Does my OSHA 30 card expire?

Your card will never expire. However, your state, local jurisdiction or employer may require you to repeat your training. The date your card was issued is listed on the front. Check with your local government or employer to find out more about retraining requirements.

Does this course cover safety standards for my state?

The standards found in 29 CFR 1910 serve as a federal minimum for safety regulations. This course covers those nationwide principles. Some states and local jurisdictions have passed stricter legislation or offer a state plan as a supplement to federal requirements.

All state plans must meet the minimums found in the national standards but may add additional safety provisions for private and government workers.

We offer state-specific instruction for the following states:

You can bundle your federal and state safety education when you purchase them together.

Where can I find out more about my state’s safety regulations?

While each state has its own labor laws, all employers must abide by OSHA standards. If you would like to know more about specific legislation in your area, contact state regulatory bodies or learn about courses available in your jurisdiction, select your state from the dropdown menu below.

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Can I complete the course in one sitting?

No. After spending 7.5 hours studying, students must take a required break of at least eight hours and cannot progress further until the next calendar day.

Under regulatory guidelines, students cannot study for more than 7.5 hours per day. Completing the 30-hour program requires a minimum of four calendar days.

Does this course satisfy OSHA training standards?

This OSHA-authorized course is not designed to satisfy any specific standard. OSHA Outreach Training is a voluntary program focused on general safety principles. The object of the course is to help employees of all skill levels learn more about common workplace hazards, employer responsibilities, workers' rights and procedures for filing a complaint.

While the training is voluntary at a federal level, it may be mandatory at the request of your state or local government, union or employer.

Is this an OSHA-approved course?

OSHA does not approve or certify any training programs or the individuals who complete them. OSHA Education Center is an OSHA-authorized provider of online Outreach training in partnership with the University of South Florida.

By completing a course from an OSHA-authorized online training provider, you will earn an official card from the U.S. Department of Labor.

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