At the end of this course, students should be able to:

• Discuss the importance of OSHA to workers and worker rights under OSHA
• Explain the fundamentals of common safety and health hazards in the workplace.
• List the general requirements for the maintenance of walking/working surfaces.
• Identify the importance and basics of chemical safety.
• Explain the purpose of Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Identify and describe common types of electrocution hazards.
• List the different types of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Recognize the situations in which different types of PPE should be used.
• Describe the importance of emergency planning and general emergency preparedness.
• Define Emergency Action Plan (EAP).
• List preparation guidelines for different emergency situations.
• Explain the steps to take to identify, avoid, control, and report fire hazards.
• Identify OSHA requirements pertaining to bloodborne pathogens.
• Define the terms “ergonomics” and explain the importance of ergonomics.
• Define what constitutes workplace violence and recount the consequences of workplace violence.
• List controls that can lessen the likelihood of workplace violence.