Introduction to OSHA

Introduction to OSHA

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, is the federal agency that creates safety regulations in U.S. workplaces. Upon completion of this learning event, employees will demonstrate knowledge of OSHA’s role in the workplace and how it works to increase worker safety. Employees will learn why OSHA was created, its goals and organizational structure, OSHA’s inspection and citation procedures, and what resources OSHA offers to workers. In addition to this course, the employer may also be interested in OSHA Safety and Health Programs, Performing Safety Audits, and Job Safety Analysis

Content of the course

1. Introduction and objectives
2. Summarize and understanding of OSHA
3. Recognize the value of safety and health in the workplace
4. Identify the rights and responsibilities OSHA provides for employers and employees
5. Recall that OSHA conducts inspections and can issue citations and penalties
6. Recognize that there are basic reporting and recordkeeping requirements
7. Locate the OSHA phone number, other references and locate and use the OSHA web site

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