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Which to Take – The OSHA Construction Courses or the OSHA General Industry Courses?

The United States, OSHA has introduced 2 extremely important versions of the OSHA 30 hour program in order to spread awareness about some of the most hazardous occupational situation and work issues that many workers tend to face in the United States today. Because today’s working conditions demand for stricter measures, OSHA creates 2 vital training categories to help combat the occupational safety problems faced by the workers of today. These include: 1. The OSHA Construction Courses. 2. The OSHA General Industry Courses. * The OSHA Construction Courses, as the name suggests, are for those who work in the construction industry, Some of the topics included are: An introduction to OSHA and the OSH Act, The general health and safety provisions, hazardous materials, hazard communications, electric safety issues, fall protection, rigging and cranes, struck-by’s and caught-in-between’s, personal protective equipment, hand and power tools, scaffolding and stairway and ladder safety. * The...

Rights of Employees as Defined by OSHA

Providing a safe and healthy environment for workers is the responsibility of the employer. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has set standards and regulations for educating and training employees and encouraging constant improvement at work sites. It also guarantees certain rights related to occupational safety of the employees. The employees have been granted the right to address concerns with their employers and work to improve conditions. Most importantly, workers have the right to refuse work that they regard as unsafe without fearing termination. The employers should have all the information about the workplace safety hazards and what the workers have to do in case of an emergency. OSHA also grants the right of accessing employee exposure data, medical records and hazard testing. OSHA General Industry courses make workers aware of their rights when it comes to their safety and well being. Employees also have the right to request their employees to correct any haza...