This course enables participants to recognize basic safety and health hazards in the workplace; learn abatement methods for selected safety and health hazards; learn workplace inspection procedures consistent with established OSHA policies, procedures, and directives; learn the OSH Act, 29 CFR 1960, 29 CFR 1910, and major provisions of Executive Order 12196; and conduct a mock inspection of a government facility. 

·        Describe the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 29 CFR 1960, and 29 CFR 1910.

·        Describe major provisions of Executive Order 12196.

·        Identify selected safety and health hazards and the corresponding OSHA standards.

·        Explain and apply workplace inspection procedures consistent with established policies, procedures, and directives.

·        Describe abatement methods for selected safety and health hazards.