OSHA 10-Hour General Industry

The OSHA 10-Hour General Industry course is designed to provide entry-level workers with essential knowledge of workplace safety and health standards. The OSHA 10-Hour General Industry program introduces employees to common hazards found in general industry environments such as manufacturing, warehousing, healthcare, and retail.

This foundational OSHA general industry training focuses on hazard recognition, injury prevention, and understanding workers’ rights under OSHA. The OSHA 10-Hour General Industry course helps employees build practical awareness so they can identify unsafe conditions and take appropriate action to reduce workplace risks.

Delivered by OSHA-authorized outreach trainers, the OSHA 10-Hour General Industry course follows official OSHA Outreach Training Program guidelines. Upon successful completion, participants receive an official OSHA 10-Hour General Industry completion card as proof of training.

Course Topics

The OSHA 10-Hour General Industry course covers key safety topics required under OSHA outreach training standards, including:

• Introduction to OSHA and the OSH Act
• Walking and Working Surfaces, including fall protection
• Emergency Action Plans and Fire Prevention
• Electrical Safety
• Hazard Communication (HazCom)
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Machine Guarding
• Materials Handling
• Ergonomics
• Introduction to Industrial Hygiene
• Safety and Health Programs

Each section of the OSHA 10-Hour General Industry program is structured to provide clear, practical guidance that workers can apply immediately in their job roles.

Regulatory Requirements

The OSHA 10-Hour General Industry course complies with OSHA Outreach Training Program guidelines and fulfills training requirements under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 for general industry employees.

This OSHA 10-Hour General Industry training is conducted by authorized OSHA outreach trainers and follows the content framework established by OSHA’s Directorate of Training and Education.