The OSHA 10‑Hour General Industry course is designed for entry‑level workers, new hires, and individuals preparing to enter the workforce in environments where safety awareness is essential. It is especially suited for people working in manufacturing, warehousing, solar installation, construction‑adjacent roles, maintenance, and other industrial settings. Employers also use it for onboarding, safety orientation, and compliance training to ensure workers understand basic hazard recognition and workplace safety practices.
Chapter 1 Taking the Training
Upon successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:
Identify common workplace hazards across general industry environments and explain how OSHA standards address them.
Describe worker rights and employer responsibilities under OSHA regulations.
Apply basic hazard‑recognition skills to prevent injuries related to slips, trips, falls, electrical exposure, chemicals, and machine operations.
Interpret Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and explain key elements of the Hazard Communication Standard.
Select and use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) based on job‑site conditions and identified risks.
Explain safe practices for walking‑working surfaces, material handling, ergonomics, and emergency action planning.
Demonstrate understanding of OSHA‑required safety procedures by meeting CareerSafe® assessment and course‑completion requirements.
Recognize the importance of safety culture and how individual actions contribute to a safer workplace.
Upon completion of this program, learners will be eligible to sit for the OSHA-10 exam and will receive an OSHA 10 (wallet card)
This course is offered in all languages.
This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.