IASHEP Certified General Industry - 30 Hours (OSHA 30HRS)

Course Description

The IASHEP Certified General Industry – 30 Hours (OSHA 30HRS) course is a comprehensive occupational safety and health training program designed for supervisors, safety professionals, managers, team leaders, and workers in general industry. Based on OSHA's recommended 30-hour outreach curriculum, this course provides in-depth knowledge of workplace safety regulations, hazard recognition, accident prevention, and OSHA compliance to help organizations create safer and healthier work environments.

General industry workplaces—including manufacturing facilities, warehouses, healthcare organizations, logistics centers, distribution facilities, maintenance departments, processing plants, and industrial operations—face numerous occupational hazards every day. Employers need trained professionals who understand OSHA standards and can identify, evaluate, and control workplace risks before incidents occur. This certification equips participants with the practical knowledge required to improve workplace safety, reduce injuries, and maintain regulatory compliance.

Participants will gain a thorough understanding of OSHA general industry regulations, workers' rights and employer responsibilities, hazard communication, walking-working surfaces, machine guarding, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), electrical safety, fire prevention, emergency action planning, personal protective equipment (PPE), industrial hygiene, ergonomics, confined spaces, respiratory protection, material handling, chemical safety, workplace violence awareness, and incident investigation techniques. The curriculum emphasizes proactive hazard identification, risk assessment, and effective safety management practices applicable across a wide range of industries.

Through real-world case studies, practical examples, and OSHA-based scenarios, participants will learn how to conduct workplace inspections, identify unsafe conditions, investigate incidents, recommend corrective actions, and support comprehensive Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs. The course prepares professionals to strengthen organizational safety culture while meeting OSHA compliance requirements.

Upon successful completion of the IASHEP Certified General Industry – 30 Hours (OSHA 30HRS) course, participants will possess the knowledge and confidence to recognize workplace hazards, implement preventive safety measures, support OSHA compliance initiatives, and contribute to safer, healthier, and more productive workplaces across general industry.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the IASHEP Certified General Industry – 30 Hours (OSHA 30HRS) course, participants will be able to:

Understand OSHA General Industry standards, employer responsibilities, employee rights, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Identify workplace hazards involving machinery, electrical systems, hazardous chemicals, ergonomics, confined spaces, fire protection, and industrial operations.
Apply hazard recognition, risk assessment, and hazard control techniques to reduce workplace injuries, illnesses, and incidents.
Implement OSHA-compliant safety practices including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Hazard Communication (HazCom), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and emergency response procedures.
Conduct workplace inspections, safety audits, and incident investigations while recommending effective corrective and preventive actions.
Develop and support comprehensive workplace safety programs that improve compliance, operational performance, and employee well-being.
Promote a proactive safety culture through employee engagement, safety leadership, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Strengthen Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) performance by applying OSHA best practices across manufacturing, warehousing, healthcare, logistics, and other general industry workplaces.

Target Audience

Safety Supervisors & Coordinators

Industrial Hygienists

Facility & Maintenance Managers

Line Supervisors & Team Leads

Collateral Duty Safety Personnel

Program Administrators

Risk Management & Compliance Personnel

Manufacturing & Production Supervisors

Healthcare Facility Safety Staff