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Workplace Safety Basics: Work Practices

Workplace safety is a joint effort between employers and employees. Under the General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act of 1970), employers are required to provide a safe work environment. Employees also play a vital role by recognizing potential hazards, taking steps to avoid or eliminate them, and promptly reporting unsafe conditions.

COURSE OVERVIEW

Workplace safety depends on the shared responsibility of both employers and employees. According to the General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act of 1970), employers must ensure a safe and healthful workplace. At the same time, employees must stay alert to potential hazards, take steps to mitigate risks, and report any unsafe conditions as they arise.

This course provides a foundational understanding of safe work practices, offering a broad overview of key workplace safety topics to promote a safer work environment.

COURSE TOPICS

Topics covered in this online Workplace Safety Basics: Safe Work Practices course include:

Wellness
Back Safety
Slips, Trips & Falls
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

Apply safe work practices and procedures to protect themselves and others in the workplace.

ONLINE COURSE DURATION

Approximately 20 minutes

PASS MARK

Knowledge checks throughout the course help reinforce learning. A minimum score of 80% is required to pass. Learners may attempt the course up to three times to achieve the pass mark. A downloadable student manual is included as a useful resource for review and future reference.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Upon successful completion, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.

COURSE PREVIEW