10 Hour OSHA General Industry Outreach

Course Overview

The 10 Hour OSHA General Industry Outreach course is a foundational workplace safety program designed for employees in non-construction industries. This training provides a comprehensive introduction to occupational safety principles, focusing on hazard awareness, risk prevention, and practical safety controls applicable across general industry settings.

The course emphasizes hazard identification, avoidance, and prevention strategies rather than detailed regulatory language. Participants gain essential knowledge to recognize unsafe conditions, apply corrective actions, and contribute to a safer work environment in manufacturing facilities, warehouses, healthcare settings, distribution centers, and other general industry workplaces.

The 10 Hour OSHA General Industry Outreach is ideal for entry-level workers, team members seeking OSHA certification, and employers looking to strengthen workplace safety compliance.

Course Topics

The 10 Hour OSHA General Industry Outreach program covers key safety areas relevant to general industry operations, including:

• Introduction to OSHA and workplace safety rights

• Safety and health program fundamentals

• Walking and working surfaces, including fall protection

• Emergency egress, evacuation planning, fire prevention, and fire protection

• Electrical safety and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures

• Proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Safe material handling practices

• Hazard communication standards

• Handling of hazardous materials, including flammable liquids and compressed gases

• Permit-required confined spaces

• Machine guarding requirements

• Welding, cutting, and brazing safety

• Introduction to industrial hygiene principles

• Bloodborne pathogens awareness

• Ergonomics and injury prevention

• Powered industrial vehicles safety

Each topic is delivered with practical workplace applications to help employees reduce incidents and maintain compliance with industry safety expectations.

Pre-Requisites

There are no pre-requisites required to enroll in the 10 Hour OSHA General Industry Outreach course.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of the 10 Hour OSHA General Industry Outreach, participants will be able to:

• Identify common workplace hazards in general industry environments

• Apply hazard control and prevention strategies

• Reduce the risk of injury and occupational illness

• Support employer safety programs and compliance initiatives

Students will receive a certificate of course completion and an official OSHA training card within 4–6 weeks.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Participants who meet attendance and participation requirements are eligible to receive 3.0 CEUs.

Course Duration

The 10 Hour OSHA General Industry Outreach program consists of 30 instructional hours, excluding scheduled breaks.

Program Benefits

Completing the 10 Hour OSHA General Industry Outreach strengthens workplace safety knowledge, improves regulatory awareness, and enhances professional credentials. This course supports both employee development and organizational commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment.