After the Occupational Safety and Health Act was passed in 1970, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) was established to help make our workplaces safer. This course examines the role of OSHA in promoting the health and safety of American workers as well as the rights and responsibilities of the employer and the employee.

• This online Introduction to OSHA (US) course covers the following topics:
  • OSHA’s Mission
  • OSHA Standards
  • Employer Rights and Responsibilities
  • Worker Rights and Responsibilities
  • Reporting and Recordkeeping
  • Inspections
  • Citations and Appeals

  By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Explain why OSHA is important to workers
  • Explain worker rights under OSHA
  • Discuss employer responsibilities under OSHA
  • Discuss the use of OSHA standards
  • Explain how OSHA inspections are conducted
  • Use helpful worker safety and health resources

Approximately 60 minutes

Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark. Printable resources are available in the form of a comprehensive student manual. The manual is a valuable resource for future use and knowledge retention.

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.