GUIDELINES FOR INDEPENDENT AUTHORIZED INSTRUCTORS … · 36-Hour OSH Supervisor Program - Each student will receive seven course certificates, one program certificate, and one wallet

OSHAcademy Guidelines for Independent Trainers/Training Providers - Revised 6.17.2012 1

GUIDELINES FOR INDEPENDENT AUTHORIZED INSTRUCTORS

AND TRAINING PROVIDERS OSHAcademy

515 NW Saltzman Road #916, Portland, Oregon, USA 97229-6190 1.503.292.0654 [email protected]

Updated: 6.17.2012

I. MISSION: The mission of OSHAcademy, a division of the Geigle Safety Group Inc., is to provide high quality online occupational safety and health training to persons throughout the world. OSHAcademy also provides partners with Independent Authorized Instructors and Training Providers to high quality classroom and home-study training locally.

II. PURPOSE, SCOPE, LIMITATIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. The purpose of this document is to clarify responsibilities in a collaborative partnership between OSHAcademy and Independent Authorized Instructors and Training Providers to provide classroom training in Occupational Safety and Health using OSHAcademy training materials.

B. Definitions.

a. Independent Authorized Instructor. An individual who has applied and meets the requirements established by OSHAcademy to conduct safety training using OSHAcademy materials.

b. Authorized Training Provider. A training organization that has applied and meets the requirements established by OSHAcademy to conduct safety training using OSHAcademy Materials.

III. SCOPE OSHAcademy OSHAcademy provides assistance, information and online access to training materials for use by Independent Authorized Trainers and Training Providers to conduct on-site classroom training. Training materials and content will include those subjects in the OSHAcademy list of courses. OSHAcademy maintains student records on a local database and publishes a Registered Graduates List on the website home page. OSHAcademy also provides electronic and hardcopy original course and program certificates, cards and transcripts to Independent Authorized Trainers/Training Providers for distribution to students upon successful completion of training.

Independent Authorized Trainers and Training Providers Independent Authorized Trainers and Training Providers (organizations) must first complete the OSHAcademy 132-Hour OSH Professional Certificate Program prior to conducting classroom training using OSHAcademy materials. They cannot delegate training to another person or organization. They use OSHAcademy training materials to conduct training in a classroom or home-study setting.


Independent Authorized Trainers and Training Providers are responsible for all training costs associated with classroom and home-study training. This includes the cost of all materials, training aids, and equipment used to conduct the training. They must sure and certify that all students have successfully completed training by passing each course written exam with at least a 70% score. They must provide OSHAcademy with each student’s email address so that OSHAcademy may contact students to obtain student evaluations of training conducted. They receive and distribute training certificates to students who successfully complete training programs

Independent Authorized Trainers/Training Providers may not conduct training using OSHAcademy training materials in violation of the terms of this agreement. This limitation includes issuance of course/program training documents. They may not conduct electronic (online) OHS training using the internet, private network, or software using OSHAcademy materials. Independent Authorized Trainers/Training Providers may not describe or act as agents or representatives of OSHAcademy and/or commit or bind OSHAcademy in any way except as expressly authorized by OSHAcademy in writing. They may not represent themselves as “OSHA trainers” or “OSHAcademy Trainers” while promoting or conducting training using OSHAcademy materials. They may not represent the training conducted as authorized or certified by the U.S. Dept. of Labor, OSHA, or any other private company or public agency other than OSHAcademy. Finally, they may not print, sell/resell, or use OSHAcademy certificates/training materials for commercial purposes in any manner outside the scope of this agreement. Courses and Certificate Programs

1. Single Courses (700-755) See titles online at www.oshatrain.org

2. 10-Hour General Industry/Construction Safety and Health Course – General Industry or Construction. The content in this course is similar to the OSHA 10-Hour Course. Each student will receive the OSHAcademy 10-Hour Program Certificate and wallet card. Classroom/Home-Study training must be conducted over a minimum of 10 hours (about 1.2 days) to conduct. See Appendix B. for content requirements:

3. 30-Hour General Industry/Construction Safety and Health Course – General Industry or Construction. The content in this course is similar to the OSHA 30-Hour Course. Each student will receive the OSHAcademy 30-Hour Program Certificate and wallet card. Classroom/Home-Study training must be conducted over a minimum of 10/30 hours (about 3.5 days) to conduct. See Appendix B. for content requirements:

4. 32-Hour Safety Committee Member Program - Each student will receive up to six course certificates, one program certificate, and one wallet card. This training must cover at a minimum the six required topics (Courses 700, 701, 702, 704, 707, and 717). Classroom/Home-Study training must be at least 32 hours (about 4 days) in length including testing/exams. .

5. 36-Hour OSH Safety Committee Leader Program – Each student will receive seven course certificates, one program certificate, and one wallet card. This training must cover at a minimum the seven required topics (Courses 700, 701, 702, 704, 707, 711 and 717). Classroom/Home-Study training must be at least 36 hours (about 4.5 days) in length including testing/exams. .

6. 7. 36-Hour OSH Trainer (Train-The-Trainer) Program – Each student will receive seven course certificates,

one program certificate, and one wallet card. This training must cover at a minimum the seven required topics


(Courses 700, 703, 704, 706, 711, 721 and 723). Classroom/Home-Study training must be at least 36 hours (about 4.5 days) in length including testing/exams. .

8. 36-Hour OSH Supervisor Program - Each student will receive seven course certificates, one program certificate, and one wallet card. This training must cover at a minimum the seven required topics (Courses 700, 702, 703, 709, 711, 712 and 716). Classroom/Home-Study training must be at least 36 hours (about 4.5 days) in length including testing/exams.

9. 40-Hour OSH Specialist Program - Each student will receive seven course certificates, seven program certificate, and one wallet card. This training must cover at a minimum the seven required topics (Courses 700, 705, 709, 710, 711, 714 and 715). Classroom/Home-Study training must be at least 40 hours (about 5 days) in length including testing/exams. .

10. 48-Hour OSH Manager Program - Each student will receive nine course certificates, one program certificate, and one wallet card. This training must cover at a minimum the nine required topics (Courses 700, 701, 702, 712, 716, 717, 718, 719 and 722). Classroom/Home-Study training must be at least 48 hours (about 6 days) in length including testing/exams.

11. 132-Hour OSH Professional Program - Each student will receive 25 course certificates, six program certificates (32, 36, 40, and 48 Hour Program certificates), 132 Hour Program certificate, and wallet card for each program. This training must 25 required topics (Courses 700, 701, 702, 703, 704, 705, 706, 707, 709, 710, 711, 712, 713, 714, 715, 716, 717, 718, 719, 720, 721, 722, 723, 750, 755). Include Course 708 only if training is being conducted in the USA. Classroom/Home-Study training must be at least 132 hours (about 16 days) in length including testing/exams.


APPENDIX B. Curriculum Guidelines for OSHAcademy 30 Hour Safety and Health Course for General Industry and Construction The U.S. Dept. of Labor, OSHA, does not allow their authorized outreach trainers to conduct the OSHA 10/30-Hour General Industry/Construction Courses to the general public outside the USA and its possessions. Therefore OSHAcademy is filling this void by allowing OSHAcademy Independent Authorized Instructors and Training Providers to conduct OSHAcademy 10/30-Hour General Industry/Construction Courses which are designed to closely mirror the topics covered by the OSHA courses. Below is a summary of the course curriculum requirements for the OSHAcademy courses. Cards are issued by OSHAcademy, not the U.S. Dept of Labor (OSHA).

OSHAcademy 10 and 30 Hour Safety and Health Program – General Industry Requirements Section 1 is completed for the 10-Hour Program. Sections 1 and 2 are completed when presenting the 30-Hour Training.

Section 1 – 10-Hour Requirements

This training program is intended to provide entry level general industry workers information about their rights, employer responsibilities, and how to file a complaint as well as how to identify, abate, avoid and prevent job related hazards on a job site. The training covers a variety of general industry safety and health hazards which a worker may encounter. Training should emphasize hazard identification, avoidance, control and prevention, not OSHA standards. Instructional time must be a minimum of 10 hours. The minimum topic requirements are as follows:

Mandatory - 7 hours

1. Introduction to Local Governmental Agencies – 1 hour.

Covers the policies of local governing bodies for Occupational Safety and Health. Each country will be different. Should include introduction on workers' rights, employer responsibilities, how penalties are assessed, how to file reports and complaints.

2. Walking and Working Surfaces, including fall protection – 1 hour.

3. Exit Routes, Emergency Action Plan, Fire Prevention Plan, Fire Protection – 1 hour. 4. Electrical Safety – 1 hour. 5. Personal Protective Equipment – 1 hour.

6. Hazard Communication – 1 hour.

7. Personal Protective and Lifesaving Equipment – 2 hours.


Elective - 3 hours.

Present at least two hours of training on the following topics. Emphasis must be placed on recognition and prevention of hazards associated with each topic area. At least two topics must be presented. The minimum length of any topic is one-half hour.

a. Hazardous Materials b. Materials Handling c. Machine Guarding d. Introduction to Industrial Hygiene e. Bloodborne Pathogens f. Ergonomics g. Safety and Health Program h. Fall Protection i. Other general industry hazards or policies j. Expanded discussion of above topics

10-Hour Program Final Exam

Administer a written 20-question (minimum) multiple question exam. Discuss questions and answers after all students have completed their exam. Time to conduct exam and discuss questions does not count as part of the 10-Hours of training. Students not achieving a 70% score must retest.

Note: Students enrolled in the 10-Hour Training are finished at this time.

Section 2 - Additional Topics for the 30-Hour General Industry Training Program The OSHAcademy 30-hour General Industry Training Program is intended to provide a variety of training to workers with some safety responsibility. Training should emphasize hazard identification, avoidance, control and prevention, not OSHA standards. Instructional time must be a minimum of 30 hours. The topic requirements are as follows:

Mandatory - 8 hours

1. Safety and Health Supervision, Management and Leadership – 6 hours.

May include any of the following topics:

a. Manager, Supervisor and Employee Safety Leadership and Commitment Principles b. Injury and Illness Prevention Programs, c. Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) d. Job Site Inspections e. Accident Prevention Programs f. Management of Safety Function g. Employee involvement Programs h. Workplace Analysis and Risk Assessment i. Hazard prevention and control, j. Accident Investigations, k. How to Conduct Safety Training and Meetings,


l. Reporting procedures m. Supervisory communication.

2. Health Hazards in General Industry – 2 hours.

May teach hearing conservation, and crystalline silica or any other construction health hazard.

Elective - 12 hours.

Must present at least 12 hours of training on the following topics. At least 6 of the following topics must be presented. The minimum length of any topic is one-half hour.

a. Hazardous Materials (Flammable and Combustible Liquids, Spray b. Finishing, Compressed Gases, Dipping and Coating Operations) c. Permit-Required Confined Spaces d. Lockout / Tagout e. Machine Guarding f. Welding, Cutting, and Brazing g. Introduction to Industrial Hygiene h. Bloodborne Pathogens i. Ergonomics j. Fall Protection k. Safety and Health Programs l. Powered Industrial Vehicles


Administer a written 20-question (minimum) multiple question exam covering topics presented in Section 2 of the training. Discuss questions and answers after all students have completed their exam. Time to conduct exam and discuss questions does not count as part of the 30-Hours of training. Students not achieving a 70% score must retest.


OSHAcademy 10 and 30 Hour Safety and Health Program - Construction Requirements Section 1 is completed for the 10-Hour Program. Sections 1 and 2 are completed when presenting the 30-Hour Training.

Section 1 – 10-Hour Requirements

Mandatory Topics - 7 hours

1. Introduction to Local Governmental Agencies – 1 hour.

Covers the policies of local governing bodies for Occupational Safety and Health. Each country will be different. Should include introduction on workers' rights, employer responsibilities, how penalties are assessed, how to file reports and complaints.

2. OSHAcademy Focus Four Hazards for Construction – 4 hours.

Because most construction fatalities are caused by fall hazards, falls must be covered for a minimum of one hour and 15 minutes. The other Focus Four Hazards must be covered for a minimum of one-half hour each.

1. Fall hazards (1 hour and 30 minutes) 2. Electrical hazards (1 and 30 minutes) 3. Struck-By hazards (e.g., falling objects, trucks, cranes) (30 min) 4. Caught-In or Between hazards (e.g., trench hazards, equipment) (30 min)

Focus Four Hazards Training Requirements

All lessons for the Focus Four Hazards are required to use the following terminal objectives (TO) and enabling objectives (EO): TO: Given current governmental regulations and industry information regarding construction worksite illnesses, injuries, and/or fatalities, and a set of photos showing common hazards on a construction site, the student will be able to identify [fall, caught-in or between, struck-by, electrocution] hazards in construction. Specifically for each of the focus four, the student will be able to: EO 1: Identify major hazards EO 2: Describe types of hazards EO 3: Protect him/herself from these hazards EO 4: Recognize employer requirements to protect workers from these hazards Because these objectives are the expected student outcomes, trainers:


1) May not vary from these objectives when planning the training session; and 2) Must follow the participatory training model by applying effective training techniques; 3) Must make sure the objectives are measured by testing the student’s achievement.

3. Personal Protective and Lifesaving Equipment – 2 hours.

Elective Topics - 2 hours.

Trainers must present at least two hours of training on the following topics. Emphasis must be placed on recognition and prevention of hazards associated with each topic area. At least two topics must be presented. The minimum length of any topic is one-half hour.

a. Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Elevators, & Conveyors b. Excavations c. Materials Handling, Storage, Use and Disposal d. Scaffolds e. Stairways and Ladders f. Tools - Hand and Power g. Health Hazards in Construction h. Concrete and Masonry Construction i. Confined Space Entry j. Ergonomics k. Fire Protection and Prevention l. Motor Vehicles, Mechanized Equipment and Marine Operations; Rollover Protective Structures and

Overhead Protection; and Signs, Signals and Barricades m. Powered Industrial Vehicles n. Safety and Health Programs o. Steel Erection p. Welding and Cutting


Administer a written 20-question (minimum) multiple question exam. Discuss questions and answers after all students have completed their exam. Time to conduct exam and discuss questions does not count as part of the 10-Hours of training. Students not achieving a 70% score must retest.

Note: Students enrolled in the 10-Hour Training are finished at this time.

Section 2 - Additional Topics for the 30-Hour Construction Industry Training Program The OSHAcademy 30-hour Construction Training Program is intended to provide a variety of training to workers with some safety responsibility. Training should emphasize hazard identification, avoidance, control and prevention, not OSHA standards. Instructional time must be a minimum of 30 hours. The topic requirements are as follows:

Mandatory - 8 hours

1. Safety and Health Supervision, Management and Leadership – 6 hours.


May include any of the following topics:

n. Manager, Supervisor and Employee Safety Leadership and Commitment Principles o. Injury and Illness Prevention Programs, p. Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) q. Job Site Inspections r. Accident Prevention Programs s. Management of Safety Function t. Employee involvement Programs u. Worksite Analysis and Risk Assessment v. Hazard prevention and control, w. Accident Investigations, x. How to Conduct Safety Training and Meetings, y. Reporting procedures z. Supervisory communication.

2. Health Hazards in Construction – 2 hours.

May teach noise/hearing conservation, heat/cold stress, or any other construction health hazard.

Elective - 10 hours.

Must present at least 12 hours of training on the following topics. At least 6 of the following topics must be presented. The minimum length of any topic is one-half hour.

a. Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Elevators, & Conveyors b. Excavations c. Materials Handling, Storage, Use and Disposal d. Scaffolds e. Stairways and Ladders f. Tools - Hand and Power g. Health Hazards in Construction h. Concrete and Masonry Construction i. Confined Space Entry j. Ergonomics k. Fire Protection and Prevention l. Motor Vehicles, Mechanized Equipment and Marine Operations; Rollover Protective Structures and

Overhead Protection; and Signs, Signals and Barricades m. Powered Industrial Vehicles n. Steel Erection o. Welding and Cutting p. Other construction hazards or policies or expand on mandatory topics.


Administer a written 20-question (minimum) multiple question exam covering topics presented in Section 2 of the training. Discuss questions and answers after all students have completed their exam. Time to conduct exam and discuss questions does not count as part of the 30-Hours of training. Students not achieving a 70% score must retest.


APPENDIX C - Courses and Certificate Programs

132-Hour OSH Professional Program This program is recognized by the (ISHM) as an approved certificate program for those applying for certification as an Associate Safety Health Manager (ASHM). See www.ishm.org for more information.

Required Courses: 25 (132 Hrs)

700 Introduction to Safety Management 6 Hrs 701 Effective Safety Committee Operations 6 Hrs 702 Effective Accident Investigation 6 Hrs 703 Introduction to OSH Training 6 Hrs 704 Hazard Analysis and Control 5 Hrs 705 Hazard Communication Program 5 Hrs 706 Conducting a Job Hazard Analysis 6 Hrs 707 Effective Safety Committee Meetings 5 Hrs 708 OSHA 300 Recordkeeping 5 Hrs (USA students only) 709 Personal Protective Equipment 5 Hrs 710 Energy Control Program - LOTO 6 Hrs 711 Introduction to Ergonomics 4 Hrs 712 Safety Supervision and Leadership 6 Hrs 713 Confined Space Program 7 Hrs 714 Fall Protection Program 7 Hrs 715 Electrical Safety Basics 7 Hrs 716 Safety Management System Evaluation 3 Hrs 717 Emergency Action Plans 4 Hrs 718 Fire Prevention Plans 6 Hrs 719 Fleet Safety Management 5 Hrs 720 Preventing Workplace Violence 6 Hrs 721 Developing OSH Training 4 Hrs 722 Ergonomics Program Management 6 Hrs 723 Conducting OSH Training 5 Hrs 750 Introduction to Industrial Hygiene 5 Hrs 755 Bloodborne Pathogens 2 Hrs


48-Hour OSH Manager Program OSHA mandates that all managers be trained on their safety management and leadership responsibilities.


700 Introduction to Safety Management 6 Hrs 701 Effective Safety Committee Operations 6 Hrs 702 Effective Accident Investigation 6 Hrs 712 Safety Supervision and Leadership 6 Hrs 716 Safety Management System Evaluation 3 Hrs 717 Emergency Action Plans 4 Hrs 718 Fire Prevention Plans 6 Hrs 719 Fleet Safety Management 5 Hrs 722 Ergonomics Program Management 6 Hrs

40-Hour OSH Specialist Program Designed for safety officers and others in a non-manager positions.


700 Introduction to Safety Management 6 Hrs 705 Hazard Communication Program 5 Hrs 709 Personal Protective Equipment 5 Hrs 710 Energy Control Program - LOTO 6 Hrs 711 Introduction to Ergonomics 4 Hrs 714 Fall Protection Program 7 Hrs 715 Electrical Safety Basics 7 Hrs


36-Hour OSH Supervisor Program OSHA mandates that supervisors be trained on their safety supervision and leadership responsibilities.


700 Introduction to Safety Management 6 Hrs 702 Effective Accident Investigation 6 Hrs 703 Introduction to OSH Training 6 Hrs 709 Personal Protective Equipment 5 Hrs 711 Introduction to Ergonomics 4 Hrs 712 Safety Supervision and Leadership 6 Hrs 716 Safety Management System Evaluation

36-Hour OSH Trainer-The-Trainer Program OSHA recommends that qualified safety trainers should complete a Train-the-Trainer program and have their training skills evaluated by a competent person. This program will also help you study for the accredited Certified Environmental Safety and Health Trainer (CET) credential. More information at www.neshta.org


700 Introduction to Safety Management 6 Hrs 703 Introduction to OSH Training 6 Hrs 704 Hazard Analysis and Control 5 Hrs 706 Conducting a Job Hazard Analysis 6 Hrs 711 Introduction to Ergonomics 4 Hrs 721 Developing OSH Training 4 Hrs 723 Conducting OSH Training 5 Hrs 36-Hour Committee Leader Program This program is designed to help you effectively lead your safety committee or safety team.


700 Introduction to Safety Management 6 Hrs 701 Effective Safety Committee Operations 6 Hrs 702 Effective Accident Investigation 6 Hrs 704 Hazard Analysis and Control 5 Hrs 707 Effective Safety Committee Meetings 5 Hrs 711 Introduction to Ergonomics 4 Hrs 717 Emergency Action Plans 4 Hrs


32-Hour Committee Member Program This program is designed to help you meet various local safety committee or team training requirements.


700 Introduction to Safety Management 6 Hrs 701 Effective Safety Committee Operations 6 Hrs 702 Effective Accident Investigation 6 Hrs 704 Hazard Analysis and Control 5 Hrs 707 Effective Safety Committee Meetings 5 Hrs 717 Emergency Action Plans 4 Hrs


COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Course 700: Introduction to Safety Management - Eight modules. Many companies today maintain reactive safety and health management systems that frankly don't work. Learn how to develop an effective proactive safety management system using time-tested methods that have proven successful in all organizations. This course discusses eight critical elements of a successful profit center safety management system. Subjects include: top management commitment, labor and management accountability, maximizing employee involvement, effective communications, hazard identification and analysis, taking corrective actions, making system improvements, incident/accident investigation, and continuous safety improvement. Suggested course length - 6 hours.

Module 1: Commitment and Leadership Module 2: Accountability Module 3: Safety Involvement Module 4: Safety Communications Module 5: Hazard Identification & Control Module 6: Accident Investigation Module 7: Safety Education Module 8: Continuous Improvement 20-question Final Exam

Course 701 – Effective Safety Committees - Eight modules. Every company can benefit from an effective safety committee. Unfortunately, most safety committees do not understand their purpose or the role they play in assisting management to provide a safe and healthful workplace. This course helps the student understand his/her responsibilities as a safety committee member. It will help the safety committee chairperson successfully lead a safety committee. Suggested course length - 6 hours.

Module 1: Role, Purpose & Function Module 2: Getting Started Module 3: Motivating Involvement Module 4: Education and Training Module 5: Hazard Analysis Tools Module 6: Problem Solving Techniques Module 7: Effective Recommendations Module 8: Effective meetings 20-question Final Exam


Course 702 – Effective Accident Investigation - Eight Modules. This course is absolutely necessary for anyone who is required to investigate accidents. It gives you the information needed to effectively analyze the accident event by uncovering the cause of injury, and the primary and contributing surface causes for the accident. Then you learn how to analyze and evaluate your safety management system (SMS) for root causes. You'll learn why, when conducting the accident investigation, the question of fault and possible discipline is irrelevant and inappropriate. The course introduces you to a simple, yet extremely effective six-step procedure to secure the accident scene, collect information, develop the sequence of events, determine surface and root causes, recommend corrective actions and system improvements, and write an effective accident report. Suggested course length - 6 hours.

Module 1: The Basics Module 2: Initiating the Investigation Module 3: Documenting the Scene Module 4: Effective Interviews Module 5: Event Analysis Module 6: Cause Analysis Module 7: Developing Solutions Module 8: Writing the Report 20-question Final Exam

Course 703 – Introduction to OSH Training - Eight modules. This is a must-take course for anyone managing a safety training program or conducting safety training. This online course helps safety professionals gain the knowledge and skills necessary to develop and implement an effective safety training program that (1) meets OSHA safety and health program requirements and ANSI/ASSE Z490.1-2009, Criteria for Accepted Practices in Safety, Health, and Environmental Training guidelines. Suggested course length - 6 hours.

Module 1: The Big Picture Module 2: Categories of Education Module 3: Program Development Module 4: Roles and Responsibilities Module 5: Program Evaluation - ANSI Module 6: Program Evaluation - OSHA Module 7: The 5 Levels of Evaluation Module 8: Program Improvement 20-question Final Exam


Course 704 – Hazard Analysis and Control - Seven modules. Safety directors, safety committee members, supervisors, and managers will gain a greater ability to identify the various categories of hazards in their workplace, and apply strategies used to make sure hazards are eliminated or reduced. Emphasis is placed on applying the "hierarchy of controls" strategies to eliminate hazards. Suggested course length - 5 hours.

Module 1: Basic Concepts Module 2: Hazard Categories Module 3: Identifying Hazards Module 4: Analyzing the Workplace Module 5: Controlling Hazards Module 6: Problem Solving Module 7: Effective Recommendations 20-question Final Exam

Course 705 – Hazard Communication Program - Six modules. OSHA inspectors will ALWAYS check out your Hazard Communication Program when they inspect. Why? Because failing to maintain a written program is one of the most common violations cited by OSHA. All employers must identify hazardous chemicals they use and develop a hazard communication (HAZCOM) program to inform their employees about those chemicals. This introduction to Part 1910 Subpart Z - Toxic and Hazardous Substances - 1910.1200 Hazard Communication, discusses various requirements including written program requirements, labeling, and material safety data sheet (MSDS) maintenance and training. A sample written hazard communication program is reviewed. Suggested course length - 5 hours.

Module 1: General Responsibilities Module 2: Analyzing the Workplace Module 3: Container Labeling Module 4: Material Safety Data Sheets Module 5: Information and Training Module 6: Program Analysis Exercise 20-question Final Exam


Course 706 – Conducting a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) - Six modules. This course is designed to introduce you to the steps in conducting a Job Hazard Analysis (also called Job Safety Analysis) for the purpose or writing a safe job procedure. Included is a discussion of conducting a risk assessment, prioritizing jobs, writing the steps, determining hazards, including safety precautions, and tips on writing a safe job procedures. If your company is working towards OSHA's SHARP or VPP certification, you need to be conducting JHAs on all hazardous tasks. Suggested course length - 6 hours.

Module 1: Prepare to Conduct the JHA Module 2: List the Steps Module 3: Describe the Hazards Module 4: Develop Preventive Measures Module 5: Write the Safe Job Procedure Module 6: Improve the JHA Process 20-question Final Exam

Course 707 – Effective Safety Committee Meetings - Seven modules. If your company has a safety committee, it's critical that meetings are conducted in an efficient and effective manner. This course covers the safety committee meeting process including a review of the role and purpose of the safety committee, preparing and conducting the meeting, success tools, handling conflict, and activities after the meeting. Emphasis is on discussing techniques and tools you can use to conduct an interesting meeting filled with motivated members! Suggested course length - 5 hours.

Module 1: Rule Requirements Module 2: Role and Responsibilities Module 3: Preparing for the Meeting Module 4: Conducting the Meeting Module 5: Safety Committee Success Tools Module 6: Handling Problem Situations Module 7: After the Meeting 20-question Final Exam


Course 708 – OSHA 300 Recordkeeping - Seven modules. Employers are required to record and report work-related fatalities, injuries and illnesses. This is a great introduction in the requirements of 29 CFR 1904, Recordkeeping and Reporting, for recording injuries and illnesses on the OSHA 300 Log and the OSHA 300-A Summary. Emphasis is placed on entering data and maintaining the form. You'll also learn how to calculate OSHA's Days Away, Restricted, Job Transferred (DART) Rate! Five online contact hours. Suggested course length - 5 hours.

Module 1: Responsibilities Module 2: Work-Relatedness Module 3: General Recording Criteria Module 4: Additional Recording Criteria Module 5: Maintaining Forms Module 6: Maintaining Forms Continued Module 7: Injury/Illness Incidence Rates 20-question Final Exam

Course 709 – Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Seven modules. It's tough for any company to develop a safe and health workplace without an effective PPE program. This course provides information on using personal protective equipment to effectively protect the worker from exposure to workplace hazards. Program management, hazard assessment, and training requirements are also discussed. Suggested course length - 5 hours.

Module 1: General Requirements Module 2: PPE Training Requirements Module 3: Eye and Face Protection Module 4: Respiratory Protection Module 5: Head, Hand and Foot Protection Module 6: Electrical Protective Equipment Module 7: Hearing Protection 20-question Final Exam


Course 710 – Energy Control Program – Lockout/Tagout - Eight modules. This important course focuses on the requirements of the Energy Control Program, or more commonly called, the Lockout/Tagout Program. OSHA is very serious about Lockout/Tagout because if something goes wrong, it usually means a very serious injury or a fatality. This course is required for any employee who is responsible for servicing and maintenance of equipment or machinery. Suggested course length - 6 hours.

Module 1: Purpose, Scope, and Application Module 2: Energy Control Program Components Module 3: Training and Communication Module 4: Periodic Inspection Module 5: Materials and Hardware Module 6: Application of Energy Control Devices Module 7: Release from Lockout/Tagout Module 8: Contractors, Group Lockout/Tagout 20-question Final Exam

Course 711 – Introduction to Ergonomics - Five modules. This course introduces the student to the basic principles of ergonomics in the workplace. Risk factor identification, basic workstation design options, and hazard control strategies to eliminate or reduce those risk factors will be the primary focus of the course. Take this course prior to taking Course 722, Ergonomics Program Management. Suggested course length - 4 hours.

Module 1: Module One: Defining Ergonomics Module 2: Risk Factors in the Worker Module 3: Risk Factors in the Task Module 4: Risk Factors in the Environment Module 5: Controlling Risk Factors 20-question Final Exam


Course 712 – Safety Supervision and Leadership - Eight modules. Supervisors need to take a tough-caring leadership approach to safety: They must insist employees comply with safety policies and rules because they care about their employees' welfare, not because it's policy. This course will help new supervisors gain a greater understanding of their responsibility and obligation to provide a physical resources and psychosocial support to ensure work areas are safe and healthful. Emphasis is placed on administering appropriate and effective accountability through the application of positive and negative consequences. Supervisors also learn how to take daily advantage of "opportunities for safety leadership." Suggested course length - 6 hours.

Module 1: Overview of Safety Responsibilities Module 2: Identifying Hazards Module 3: Correcting Hazards Module 4: Providing Safety Training Module 5: Providing Safety Supervision Module 6: Ensuring Safety Accountability Module 7: Creating a Culture of Consequences Module 8: Tough-Caring Leadership 20-question Final Exam

Course 713 – Confined Space Safety - Nine modules. Employees who conduct work within confined spaces must be properly trained. This course presents information on the definition of a confined space and a permit-required confined space; hazards of a permit-required confined space; alternative procedures to control atmospheric hazards; the written program and entry permit system; rescue and emergency services; and training. Suggested course length - 7 hours.

Module 1: Confined Space Basic Concepts Module 2: Program Elements Module 3: The Confined Space Permit Module 4: Atmospheric Hazards Module 5: Non-Atmospheric Hazards Module 6: Controlling Hazards Module 7: The Confined Space Entry Team Module 8: Confined Space Rescue Module 9: Training Requirements 20-question Final Exam


Course 714 – Fall Protection Program - Nine modules. Employees who conduct work at height on elevated surfaces are exposed to fall hazards and are required to receive fall-protection training. This course presents information on the components of an effective fall-protection program; personal fall-arrest and fall-restraint systems, other fall-protection system;, fall protection on ladders, scaffolds, and aerial platforms; training requirements; equipment inspection and maintenance and emergency-response. Suggested course length - 7 hours.

Module 1: Falling: truths and consequences Module 2: Preparing to prevent falls Module 3: Identifying and evaluating fall hazards Module 4: Supported and suspended access Module 5: Fall protection systems Module 6: Fall protection systems (continued) Module 7: Fall Protection Training Module 8: Inspection and Maintenance Module 9: Rescue at Height 20-question Final Exam

Course 715 – Electrical Safety Basics - Nine modules. This course describes the hazards of electrical work and basic approaches to working safely. You will learn skills to help you recognize, evaluate, and control electrical hazards. This information will prepare you for additional safety training such as hands-on exercises and more detailed reviews of regulations for electrical work. Suggested course length - 7 hours.

Module 1: Electricity is Dangerous Module 2: The Dangers of Electrical Shock Module 3: Electrical Burns Module 4: The Electrical Safety Model Module 5: Recognizing Hazards Module 6: Evaluating Risk Module 7: Safe Work Environments Module 8: Working on Live Circuits Module 9: Safe Work Practices 20-question Final Exam


Course 716 – Safety Management System Evaluation - Four Modules. The Safety and Health Management System is extremely important to the long-term success of your organization. This course will introduce you to the Safety and Health Achievement Program (SHARP) Audit process by discussing an audit process similar to that used by OSHA evaluators. Even if you're company doesn't anticipate participating in the SHARP program, the information within this online course may be very helpful in your effort to improve the quality of your safety management system. Each module includes 5-10 question review quiz. Suggested course length - 3 hours.

Module 1: Safety Management System (SMS)Basics Module 2: Analyzing the SMS Module 3: Cause Analysis Module 4: Evaluating the SMS Module 5: Introduction to OSHA SHARP 20-question Final Exam

NOTE: OPTIONAL Modules 6-12 and quizzes are for reference only. These modules introduce the student to the standard 58 elements within the OSHA SHARP and can be a valuable tool in evaluating your SMS for any purpose. This material will not be on the final exam.

Module 6: Hazard Anticipation and Detection Module 7: Hazard Prevention and Control Module 8: Planning and Evaluation Module 9: Administration and Supervision Module 10: Safety & Health Training Module 11: Management Leadership Module 12: Employee Participation

Course 717 – Emergency Action Plans - Five Modules. Several Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards explicitly require employers to have emergency action plans for their workplaces. Emergency preparedness is a well-known concept in protecting workers' safety and health. To help employers, safety and health professionals, training directors, and others, the OSHA requirements detailed in 29 CFR 1910.38, Emergency Action Plan, are summarized in this course. Suggested course length - 4 hours.


Module 1: Basic Questions Module 2: Developing the EAP Module 3: Policies and Procedures Module 4: Responsibilities & Training Module 5: Review, Coordination & Update 20-question Final Exam

Course 718 – Fire Prevention Plans - Eight Modules. The Fire Prevention Plan goes hand-in-hand with the Emergency Action Plan. Both plans should be included in an effective safety management system. This course covers best practices and OSHA requirements detailed within 29 CFR 1910.39, Fire Prevention Plans. Suggested course length - 6 hours.

Module 1: Basic Questions Module 2: Controlling Hazards Module 3: Fixed Extinguishing Systems Module 4: Employee Alarm Systems Module 5: Portable Fire Extinguishers Module 6: Exit Route Requirements Module 7: FPP Training Requirements Module 8: FPP Program Evaluation 20-question Final Exam

Course 719 – Fleet Safety Management - Seven Modules. Every company that operates a fleet of vehicles needs to develop and implement a Fleet Safety Plan. This course introduces you to the various components of a Fleet Safety Program and offers suggestions on how to manage it effectively. Suggested course length - 5 hours.

Module 1 - The Big Picture Module 2 - Duties and Responsibilities Module 3 - Operator Responsibilities Module 4 - Driver Selection Module 5 - Driver Training & Evaluation Module 6 - Accident Investigations Module 7 - Selection & Maintenance 20-question Final Exam


Course 720 – Preventing Workplace Violence - Eight modules. Any form of violence in the workplace can devastate your safety culture. This course introduces the student to an important seven-step process of developing an effective workplace violence prevention program. Topics include: Initial assessment, written policy development, prevention measures, training, reporting and investigation, post-incident follow-up, and program evaluation. Suggested course length - 6 hours.

Module 1: Initial Assessment and Security Review Module 2: Develop a Policy Statement Module 3: The Violence Prevention Plan (VPP) Module 4: Education and Training Module 5: Incident Reporting and Investigation Module 6: Post-Incident Follow-up Module 7: Organizational Recovery Module 8: Program Evaluation 20-question Final Exam

Course 721 – Developing OSH Training - Five modules. This is the second course in the Train-the-Safety-Trainer Series and a must-take course for anyone responsible for developing safety training courses. This online course helps safety professionals gain the knowledge and skills necessary to develop and implement an effective safety training that (1) meets OSHA safety and health program requirements and ANSI/ASSE Z490.1-2009, Criteria for Accepted Practices in Safety, Health, and Environmental Training guidelines. Suggested course length - 4 hours.

Module 1: Is Training the Answer? Module 2: Training Needs Module 3: Goals and Objectives


Module 4: Learning Activities Module 5: Training Documentation 20-question Final Exam

Course 722 – Ergonomic Program Management - Eight modules. Ergonomics related claims account for more direct accident costs than any other category. This is not a surprise since OSHA has not yet approved an ergonomics standard. Nevertheless, you owe it to yourself to develop a strong ergonomics program. This course introduces the student to the various steps in planning and implementing a successful ergonomics program. Emphasis is placed on analyzing and controlling workplace risk factors, medical management strategies and training. Suggested course length - 6 hours.

Module 1: Setting the Stage for Action Module 2: Analyzing the Workplace Module 3: Identifying Risk Factors Module 4: Ergonomics Job Hazard Analysis Module 5: Controlling Risk Factors Module 6: Implementing Controls Module 7: Medical Management Module 8: Ergonomics Education and Training

20-question Final Exam Course 723: Conducting OSH Training - Six modules. This is the third required course in the 36 Hour OSH Trainer (Train-The-Trainer) Certificate Program. Topics discussed include logistics and preparation for training, tips on making your training presentation successful, adult learning principles, listening skills, asking and answering questions, and a final module covering the On-the-Job Training (OJT) process. Suggested course length - 5 hours.

Module 1: GET READY... Module 2: GET SET... Module 3: GO... Module 4: ASK IT..


Module 5: HANDLE IT! Module 6: CONDUCTING ON-THE-JOB TRAINING (OJT) 20-question Final Exam

Course 750: Introduction to Industrial Hygiene - Six modules. Industrial hygiene is the science of anticipating, recognizing, evaluating, and controlling workplace conditions that may cause illness in the workplace. This training introduces how Industrial Hygienists use environmental monitoring and analytical methods to detect the extent of worker exposure and employ engineering, work practice controls, and other methods to control potential workplace health hazards. Suggested course length - 5 hours.

Module 1: Industrial Hygiene and OSHA Module 2: Indoor/Outdoor Air Quality Module 3: Chemical Hazards Module 4: Biological Hazards Module 5: Physical Hazards Module 6: Ergonomic Hazard 20-question Final Exam

Course 755 – Bloodborne Pathogens – Eleven modules. This OSHA bloodborne pathogens training program will provide students with the essential knowledge necessary to help reduce or eliminate the occupational risk of bloodborne pathogens. The goal of this training program is to help students understand the risks and develop behaviors that will help protect them when they are exposed to potentially infectious material. This course supports OSHA training requirements for general bloodborne pathogen training. Unlike other online programs, this training program allows students to ask questions and get feedback while taking the course. This is a very important aspect of online training and is required in order to meet OSHA standards. This course is consistent with OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard 29 CFR 1910.1030. Suggested course length - 6 hours.

Module 1. What Are Bloodborne Pathogens? Module 2. Specific Bloodborne Pathogens


Module 3. Transmitting Bloodborne Pathogens Module 4. Your Employer's Exposure Control Plan Module 5. Recognizing the Potential for Exposure Module 6. Methods to Control the Risk of Exposure Module 7. Using Personal Protective Equipment Module 8. Hepatitis B (HBV) Immunization Module 9. When an Exposure Occurs Module 10. Housekeeping Module 11. Communicating a Hazard in the Workplace 20-question Final Exam

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GUIDELINES FOR INDEPENDENT AUTHORIZED INSTRUCTORS … · 36-Hour OSH Supervisor Program - Each student will receive seven course certificates, one program certificate, and one wallet