STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      UNDERSTANDING THE OSH ACT OF 1970

         A.      Describe the intent of the OSH Act of 1970

         B.      List OSHA inspection priorities

         C.      Describe the General Duty Clause

         D.      List employee rights provided by the OSH Act

         E.      List employer rights under the OSH Act

         F.      Describe the administrative judicial review process

         G.      Itemize OSHA record keeping requirements

 II.     USING THE OSHA REGULATIONS, 29 CFR 1926

         A.      Apply OSHA Regulation to selected safety hazards

         B.      Describe the difference between a vertical and a horizontal safety standard

         C.      Use the OSHA regulations to define appropriate abatement procedures

         D.      Utilize OSHA regulations to supplement safety programs.

         E.      Use both the subject and the topic index to locate appropriate OSHA regulations

         F.      Identify the most common OSHA violations in major Subparts

         G.      Demonstrate understanding of the Department of Labor  regulation identification system

         H.      Interpret OSHA regulations to identify the major safety  hazards in each subpart of 29 CFR 1926

         I.      Identify OSHA training requirements for various subparts of 29 CFR 1926

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Course Introduction

 II.     OSH Act, General Duty Clause(HO)

 III.    OSHA Inspection Film

 IV.     Introduction to OSHA Standards(HO)

 V.      Employee & Employer Rights & Responsibilities(HO)

 VI.     Top 25 Violations in Construction

 VII.    General Safety & Health Provisions, Subpart C(HO)

 VIII.   Occupational Health & Environmental Controls (HAZCOM),Subpart D

 IX.     Personal protective and Lifesaving Equipment, Subpart E

 X       Fire Protection & Prevention, Subpart F

 XI.     Material Handling, Storage, Use and Disposal; and Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Elevators and Conveyors, Subparts H & N

 XII.    Tools/Hand & Power, Subpart I

 XIII.   Welding & Cutting, Subpart J

 XIV.    Electrical, Subpart K

 XV.     Scaffolding, Subpart L

 XVI.    Floor & Wall Openings; and Stairways & Ladders, Subparts M & X

 XVII.   Motor Vehicles, Mechanized Equipment; Rollover Protective structures and Overhead Protection; and Signs, Signals, and Barricades, Subparts O, W &G

 XVIII.  Excavations, Subpart P

 XIX.    Review and Final Exam