Who Needs OSHA General Industry Training?

OSHA General Industry Training is recommended for workers and supervisors in industries such as:

• Manufacturing
• Warehousing and distribution
• Healthcare and laboratories
• Logistics and retail operations

Many employers require OSHA 10 or 30-Hour Outreach Training as part of their company safety programs to comply with OSHA regulations. Having a valid OSHA card can also improve job prospects and shows that the worker understands basic safety practices and OSHA standards.

Choosing Between OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 for General Industry:

The General Industry Outreach Program offers two training options:

• 10-Hour OSHA General Industry Training – For entry-level workers who need a basic overview of workplace safety.
• 30-Hour OSHA General Industry Training – For supervisors, safety officers, and team leads who manage or oversee workplace safety practices.

Both courses result in an official DOL OSHA card upon successful completion.

Topics Covered in General Industry Training

The training includes key safety topics and OSHA regulations for non-construction workplaces, such as:

• Introduction to OSHA and worker rights
• Walking and working surfaces (slips, trips, falls)
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Hazard communication (HazCom)
• Lockout/tagout (LOTO) for machinery safety
• Electrical safety
• Bloodborne pathogens
• Machine guarding
• Emergency action and fire prevention plans
• Ergonomics and safe material handling

The 30-Hour course covers these topics in more detail and includes additional topics such as safety leadership, hazard analysis, and recordkeeping.