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Workplace Safety Basics: Work Environment

As per the General Duty Clause, (Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act of 1970,) OSHA mandates that employers create a safe workspace for their employees. However, each employee also has a responsibility to be cognizant of potential hazards, take steps to mitigate or eliminate them, and notify regarding any unsafe conditions promptly.

COURSE OVERVIEW

The responsibility of ensuring workplace safety is a collective one, shared between employers and their employees. According to the General Duty Clause, (Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act of 1970,) OSHA necessitates that employers ensure a safe workspace for their employees. However, employees must also stay vigilant about potential hazards, take necessary precautions to prevent or eradicate them, and report any unsafe conditions immediately.

Our course, Workplace Safety Basics: Work Environment, aims to equip learners with a broad understanding of numerous workplace safety measures and topics. It specifically offers an introduction to several engineering controls that can contribute to a safer work environment.

COURSE TOPICS

This online Workplace Safety Basics: Work Environment course comprises the following topics

Hazard Communication
Safety Signs & Tags
Electrical Safety
Fire Safety
Confined Spaces
Hot Work
Temperature Extremes

ONLINE COURSE DURATION

Estimated completion time: 20 minutes

PASS MARK

The course includes tests throughout to reinforce the knowledge gained. A minimum score of 80% is required to successfully complete the course. Participants can attempt the course up to three times to achieve the passing score. A comprehensive student manual is available for download and future reference.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

On successful completion of this online course, participants can download and print a certificate of completion.

COURSE PREVIEW