OSHA 30-Hour General Industry

The OSHA 30-Hour General Industry course is a comprehensive safety training program developed for supervisors, managers, and safety professionals working in general industry environments such as manufacturing, warehousing, healthcare, and retail. The OSHA 30-Hour General Industry program provides advanced instruction on OSHA standards, workplace hazard recognition, and effective injury and illness prevention strategies.

Designed for individuals with safety responsibilities, the OSHA 30-Hour General Industry course goes beyond basic awareness and focuses on building leadership-level knowledge in workplace safety compliance. Participants gain a detailed understanding of how to identify hazards, implement corrective actions, and strengthen overall safety culture.

This OSHA general industry training is delivered by OSHA-authorized outreach trainers and follows the official OSHA Outreach Training Program guidelines. Upon successful completion, students receive an official OSHA 30-Hour General Industry completion card as proof of training.

Course Topics

The OSHA 30-Hour General Industry course includes required and elective topics that meet OSHA outreach training requirements. Key subject areas include:

• Introduction to OSHA and Workers’ Rights
• Managing Safety and Health Programs
• Walking and Working Surfaces
• Exit Routes, Emergency Action Plans, and Fire Prevention
• Electrical Safety
• Hazard Communication (HazCom)
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Machine Guarding
• Lockout/Tagout (Control of Hazardous Energy)
• Confined Spaces
• Ergonomics
• Materials Handling and Storage
• Industrial Hygiene
• Bloodborne Pathogens
• Fall Protection
• Workplace Violence Prevention
• Recordkeeping and Reporting (OSHA 300 Log Overview)

Each module within the OSHA 30-Hour General Industry program is structured to help supervisors and safety leaders apply OSHA standards effectively within their facilities.

Regulatory Requirements

The OSHA 30-Hour General Industry course is conducted under the OSHA Outreach Training Program and aligns with the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. This training is intended for general industry personnel who have safety oversight or supervisory responsibilities.

By completing the OSHA 30-Hour General Industry course, participants demonstrate a higher level of safety knowledge and regulatory awareness within general industry workplaces.