30 Hour OSHA General Industry Outreach

Course Overview

The 30 Hour OSHA General Industry Outreach course is an advanced workplace safety training program developed for employees and supervisors working in non-construction environments who carry safety responsibilities. This comprehensive course provides in-depth instruction on hazard recognition, risk control, and preventive safety strategies across a wide range of general industry settings.

Designed to strengthen workplace compliance and safety leadership, the training emphasizes practical hazard identification, avoidance techniques, and implementation of effective control measures in accordance with OSHA general industry standards.

The 30 Hour OSHA General Industry Outreach is ideal for supervisors, team leaders, safety coordinators, and workers seeking a higher level of safety knowledge and OSHA credentialing.

Course Topics

The 30 Hour OSHA General Industry Outreach program covers a broad range of essential safety subjects, including:

• Introduction to OSHA regulations and worker rights

• Managing and maintaining effective safety and health programs

• Walking and working surfaces, including fall protection

• Exit routes, emergency action plans, fire prevention plans, and fire protection systems

• Electrical safety and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures

• Proper selection and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Safe material handling practices

• Hazard communication requirements

• Handling of hazardous materials, including flammable liquids, spray finishing operations, compressed gases, and dipping and coating processes

• Permit-required confined spaces

• Machine guarding principles

• Welding, cutting, and brazing safety

• Introduction to industrial hygiene concepts

• Bloodborne pathogens awareness

• Ergonomics and musculoskeletal injury prevention

• Powered industrial vehicle safety

Each topic is presented with real-world applications to support compliance, reduce incidents, and improve overall workplace safety performance.

Pre-Requisites

There are no pre-requisites required to enroll in the 30 Hour OSHA General Industry Outreach course.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of the 30 Hour OSHA General Industry Outreach, participants will be able to:

• Identify and evaluate workplace hazards in general industry environments

• Apply hazard control and abatement strategies

• Strengthen compliance with OSHA regulations

• Promote safer work practices across departments

Students will receive a certificate of course completion and a wallet-sized OSHA training card within 4–6 weeks.

Course Materials

Participants will be provided with relevant sections of 29 CFR 1910 OSHA Standards to support understanding of federal workplace safety requirements.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

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

Course Duration

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

Program Benefits

Completing the 30 Hour OSHA General Industry Outreach enhances professional credentials, strengthens regulatory compliance, and supports the development of effective workplace safety programs. This course equips safety-focused professionals with the knowledge needed to reduce risk and maintain a safe, compliant general industry environment.