EHS-Introduction to OSHA and the OSH Act (GI)
This course will prove beneficial for those who are directly or indirectly involved with OSHA and the OSH Act.
Credit Information
4
Description
This course gives a basic overview of OSHA, the OSH Act, and OSHAs role in prevention and elimination of work-related illnesses and injuries. It includes information about employer and employee rights and responsibilities, and a very brief look at the inspection process, reporting, and record-keeping.
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Understand what OSHA is
- Describe the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act
- Explain how the General Duty Clause affects employers
- Identify the different types of OSHA violations
- Explain how OSHA conducts inspections
- Understand OSHAs requirements
- Understand employers and workers rights