OSHA for Small Business

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Last Updated
12/03/2024

Course Description

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) developed this handbook to provide small business employers with workplace safety and health information.

Sub-Title:

OSHA Publication Number 2209-07R 2021
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication Number 2021-120


Description:

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) developed this handbook to provide small business employers with workplace safety and health information.


Government Regulations:

OSHA Publication Number 2209-07R 2021
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication Number 2021-120


Who Needs this Training?

Small Business owners. The main goal of a safety and health program is to prevent workplace injuries, illnesses, and deaths, as well as the suffering and financial hardship these events can cause for workers, their families, and employers.


Dangers of Remaining Uncertified

One serious workplace injury or illness can have a devastating impact on a small business, including costs associated with higher workers’ compensation premiums, medical expenses, legal fees, replacement worker training, lost productivity, and equipment repairs.


Included Topics
By the end of this course, we will have covered the following topics:
Introduction – 0:14
Topic 1: Introduction – 1:17
Topic 2: Safety and Health Programs – 11:14
Topic 3: Safety and Health Recordkeeping – 3:44
Topic 4: Self-Inspection – 5:14
Topic 5: Checklists – 1:00:28
Topic 6: Where to Get More Help – 1:21
Summary – 0:12


Course Layout

Course format consists of video instruction, intermediate quizzes, and Final Knowledge Check.


Course Duration

A minimum of 1 hour and 30 minutes is required to complete this course.


Recertification

OSHA requires annual recertification for workers where occupational exposure takes place.


Last Updated

12/03/2024

Created

31/12/1969

Languages English
Spanish