-This Version is Specific to Cal-OSHA-

Online OSHA Act Introduction

This training course covers the purpose and mission of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).  This course explains the requirements and responsibilities of both the employer and employee.  It also covers OSHA inspections, and OSHA recordkeeping and reporting.

Learning Objectives: 

• Understand the purpose of OSHA.

• Describe the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

• Explain the OSHA general duty clause.

• Identify the different types of OSHA violations.

• Understand how OSHA conducts inspections.

• Understand employer and worker rights.

 Topics Covered:

1. OSHA Requirements Introduction
2. OSHA Standards
3. OSHA Recordkeeping
4. OSHA Inspections
5. Employers' and Workers' Rights and Responsibilities
6. Summary