Learning objectives

• Recognize OSHA's role and responsibilities in ensuring safe and healthy work environments

• Identify the types of OSHA standards and how they are organized

• Recognize your rights under OSHA

• Recognize what responsibilities your employer has under OSHA

• Recognize important information regarding an OSHA inspection, including how they are prioritized, and what your role can be in an inspection

• Identify helpful worker safety and health resources

• Understand OSHA's training requirement

Course overview

This lesson is an introduction to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) – an agency of the United States Department of Labor that ensures safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women This lesson includes content that is required in all 10- and 30-hour classes for the construction, general, and maritime industries.