Course Overview

The 10-Hour General Industry Standards programme from OSHAcademics provides essential workplace safety instruction for employees and supervisors in general industry settings. This awareness training focuses on recognising common workplace hazards, understanding basic regulatory responsibilities, and applying practical strategies to prevent incidents and injuries.

This course is designed to deliver foundational knowledge that helps organisations reduce risk, improve compliance, and build a safety-aware workforce.

Who Should Attend

This course is suitable for:

  • Workers in manufacturing, warehousing, processing, and general industrial environments
  • New employees requiring an introduction to industry safety practices
  • Supervisors and line managers seeking a concise refresher on core safety topics
  • Staff preparing to undertake more advanced safety training or certification

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course learners will be able to:

  • Identify common hazards present in general industry workplaces.
  • Explain the fundamental principles of workplace safety and employer/employee responsibilities.
  • Describe accepted practices for hazard prevention, control, and worker protection.
  • Apply practical steps to reduce risk through housekeeping, safe work procedures, and personal protective equipment.
  • Recognise the importance of incident reporting, emergency response and basic accident prevention.

Course Content — Modules

The course is organised into focused modules that cover the most important general industry topics:

  1. Introduction to General Industry Safety
    • Scope and purpose of general industry standards
    • Roles and responsibilities of employers, supervisors and workers
  2. Hazard Recognition and Risk Control
    • Identifying physical, chemical, ergonomic, and environmental hazards
    • Hierarchy of controls: elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative, PPE
  3. Workplace Safety Practices
    • Housekeeping, safe material handling, and proper storage techniques
    • Safe use of basic tools, equipment and machinery awareness
  4. Electrical Safety Fundamentals
    • Basic electrical hazard recognition and safe work principles around energized equipment
  5. Fire Prevention and Emergency Response
    • Fire risk factors, extinguisher types and correct use, evacuation procedures
  6. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
    • Selecting, inspecting and using PPE for common industrial tasks
  7. Hazardous Materials & Chemical Safety (Overview)
    • Safe handling, labeling, SDS awareness and spill response basics
  8. Incident Reporting & Investigation Basics
    • Why reporting matters, immediate response steps and simple investigation principles
  9. Health and Wellness at Work
    • Ergonomics basics, fatigue, and health factors that influence safety
  10. Safety Culture & Worker Participation
    • Encouraging hazard reporting, toolbox talks, and continuous improvement

Delivery Method & Duration

  • Total guided learning time: 10 hours (self-paced or instructor-led options available).
  • Delivery formats: Online e-learning, virtual instructor-led sessions, or blended delivery depending on client needs.
  • Materials provided: Learner handbook, interactive activities, videos, and end-of-course assessment.

Assessment & Passing Criteria

  • Assessment format: Multiple-choice knowledge check and short scenario-based questions.
  • Passing score: Specified pass mark (configured per enrolment — typical pass thresholds apply).
  • Re-attempts: Policies for re-attempts vary by enrolment type; contact OSHAcademics for details.

Certification

Participants who successfully complete the course receive the OSHAcademics Certificate — 10 Hours General Industry Standards. Certificates include course title, participant name, date of issue and a unique verification ID. Employers and third parties can verify certificates through the OSHAcademics Verification Portal.

Accreditation & Recognition

OSHAcademics delivers this course as a recognised workplace safety awareness programme suitable for organisations seeking a sound general industry safety foundation. The course is structured to align with widely accepted principles of occupational safety and health and is appropriate as an introductory qualification prior to more advanced or sector-specific training.

Benefits to Employers & Employees

  • Reduces likelihood of incidents through improved hazard awareness.
  • Demonstrates an employer’s commitment to worker safety and regulatory compliance.
  • Establishes a consistent baseline of safety knowledge across teams.
  • Supports onboarding processes for new hires in industrial environments.

Enrollment & Pricing

  • How to enrol: Visit the OSHAcademics website or contact your local OSHAcademics training partner to register learners.
  • Group bookings & corporate delivery: Custom schedules and on-site or private virtual sessions are available for organisations.
  • Price: Varies by delivery mode and country — contact OSHAcademics for a tailored quotation.

Contact & Support

For more information, course schedules, and corporate enquiries:

OSHAcademics
Email: oshacademics@gmail.com
Website: www.oshacademics.com