OSHA 30 Training Course for General Industry - NEPIRC Hanover Twp.

The OSHA 30-hour training course for general industry is designed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to help foremen, supervisors, managers, safety committee members, safety staff and others who have the responsibility of workplace safety, so they can be educated on the basics of OSHA health and safety regulations. The course also provides participants with an overview of how OSHA operates. There are no educational prerequisites or required workplace experience needed to take the 30-hour general industry course.

This OSHA 30 training course is intended for operations like production facilities and most other manufacturing sites, health care providers, warehousing and logistics operations, oil and gas production and refinery sites and service industries. The OSHA 30 training course is usually spread over four consecutive days. When a participant successfully completes the OSHA 30 training course, he or she will receive the official OSHA wallet card. The individual will also receive a personalized certificate from NEPIRC. This course is taught by an Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer and is eligible for WEDnetPA funding.

The following topics are covered during the OSHA 30-hour training course:

• Introduction to OSHA
• Managing Safety and Health
• Walking and Working Surfaces
• Exit Routes and Emergency Action Plans
• Fire Prevention and Protection
• Electrical
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Materials Handling
• Hazard Communication
• Hazardous Materials
• Permit-Required Confined Spaces
• Lockout / Tagout
• Machine Guarding
• Welding, Cutting & Brazing
• Introduction to Industrial Hygiene
• Bloodborne Pathogens
• Ergonomics
• Fall Protection
• Safety and Health Programs
• Powered Industrial Trucks (forklifts)

NEPIRC is a proud OSHA Alliance Member.