Fundamentals of OSHA 10-Hour Program for Industries Course

Lesson 1 • History and Purpose of OSHA

Covers OSHA's origin, legislative mandate, and core mission to prevent workplace injuries. Provides the regulatory foundation for all subsequent safety topics.

Lesson 2 • OSHA Inspection and Enforcement Process

Describes how OSHA conducts inspections, issues citations, and enforces standards. Students understand compliance consequences before studying specific hazard rules.

Lesson 3 • Worker Rights Under OSHA

Explains the rights workers hold regarding safe conditions, training, and reporting. Connects individual rights to employer obligations covered later.

Lesson 1 • Incident and Near-Miss Reporting

Explains reporting obligations, near-miss value, and proper documentation procedures. Reinforces the worker rights introduced in Chapter 1.

Lesson 2 • Hazard Identification Fundamentals

Introduces the four major hazard categories and methods for spotting them. Provides the classification framework used throughout the course.

Lesson 3 • Conducting Workplace Hazard Assessments

Teaches structured walkthroughs, checklists, and observation techniques for hazard surveys. Connects assessment skills to the reporting and control steps that follow.

Lesson 1 • Globally Harmonized System Overview

Introduces the standardized chemical classification and labeling framework adopted by OSHA. Establishes the vocabulary and symbols used throughout chemical safety topics.

Lesson 2 • Reading and Using Safety Data Sheets

Explains all sixteen sections of a safety data sheet and how to extract actionable information. Directly supports safe chemical handling decisions covered in later sections.

Lesson 3 • Chemical Container Labeling Requirements

Covers required label elements for shipped and workplace containers. Students learn to verify label compliance and apply secondary labels correctly.

Lesson 1 • Respiratory Protection Fundamentals

Explains respirator types, fit-testing requirements, and medical evaluation prerequisites. Connects to chemical hazard knowledge from Chapter 3.

Lesson 2 • Hand, Foot, and Body Protection

Covers glove material selection, protective footwear ratings, and body protection options. Students apply selection logic to chemical, thermal, and impact hazards.

Lesson 3 • Head, Eye, and Face Protection

Covers hard hat classes, safety eyewear types, and face shield selection criteria. Students learn inspection and replacement standards for each equipment type.

Lesson 4 • PPE Program Management

Addresses employer responsibilities for providing, maintaining, and training on PPE. Reinforces the employer duty framework established in Chapter 1.

Lesson 1 • Guardrail and Safety Net Systems

Covers design, installation, and inspection requirements for passive fall prevention systems. Students learn when each system is required and how to verify compliance.

Lesson 2 • Scaffolding Safety Essentials

Introduces scaffold types, load capacity, access requirements, and fall protection on scaffolds. Integrates guardrail and personal fall arrest concepts in a scaffold context.

Lesson 3 • Personal Fall Arrest Systems

Explains harness selection, anchor point requirements, and deceleration distance calculations. Connects PPE knowledge from Chapter 4 to fall arrest applications.

Lesson 4 • Ladder Safety Standards

Covers portable and fixed ladder inspection, setup angles, and safe use practices. Students apply fall hazard recognition to ladder-specific scenarios.

Lesson 1 • Ground Fault and Wiring Safety

Addresses ground fault circuit interrupters, extension cord safety, and temporary wiring rules. Students learn to identify and correct common electrical installation hazards.

Lesson 2 • Safe Work Practices Around Electricity

Covers approach boundaries, insulated tool use, and safe practices for qualified and unqualified workers. Connects PPE selection from Chapter 4 to electrical protection.

Lesson 3 • Electrical Hazard Recognition

Identifies shock, arc flash, and fire hazards from electrical sources. Applies the hazard identification framework from Chapter 2 to electrical environments.

Lesson 1 • Emergency Action Plan Requirements

Covers required elements of a written emergency action plan, evacuation routes, and assembly points. Connects employer duty obligations from Chapter 1 to emergency preparedness.

Lesson 2 • Fire Prevention and Extinguisher Use

Addresses fire triangle principles, extinguisher classes, and PASS technique application. Students apply hazardous material knowledge to fire prevention strategies.

Lesson 3 • Confined Space Entry Procedures

Introduces permit-required confined space identification, atmospheric testing, and entry procedures. Integrates hazard recognition, PPE, and emergency response into a high-risk scenario.

Lesson 4 • Spill Prevention and Response

Explains spill containment strategies, cleanup procedures, and waste disposal requirements. Students learn to respond safely using PPE and SDS guidance from earlier chapters.

Lesson 1 • Continuous Improvement in Safety Programs

Addresses leading and lagging indicators, program review cycles, and benchmarking strategies. Positions safety management as an ongoing strategic function.

Lesson 2 • Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis

Explains investigation methodology, root cause analysis tools, and corrective action implementation. Extends incident reporting from Chapter 2 into systemic problem-solving.

Lesson 3 • Safety Training Program Design

Covers training needs analysis, delivery methods, and documentation for OSHA-required training. Builds on recordkeeping and communication skills from Chapters 2 and 3.

Lesson 4 • Elements of an Effective Safety Program

Identifies the core components of a management-led safety program including policy, goals, and accountability. Integrates employer duties and hazard controls from all previous chapters.