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Introduction
OSHA 10- and 30-Hour Training Program
OSHA's Outreach Training Program is a voluntary train-the-trainer program through which OSHA authorizes trainers to teach occupational safety and health standards and policy. General industry outreach trainers are authorized to conduct 10-and 30-hour courses and receive OSHA course completion cards to issue to their students.
The OSHA 10-hour training program is intended to provide a variety of instruction on general industry safety and health standards to entry-level workers. The 30-hour course provides more in-depth information. The curriculum outlines for the courses has been provided and approved by OSHA.
The program has grown rapidly in recent years. In 2004, 305,000 student cards were distributed and over 21,000 classes were held.
Program Guidelines
Training Topics. Training must cover the topics designated by OSHA. Some topics are required and others are optional. Standards applicable to the trainees' workplaces should be covered. Presentations should meet the needs and understanding of the audience.
Length of Topics. It is recommended that at least one hour be spent on each topic. At times, however, your audience may have limited exposure to a hazard and one-half hour is appropriate--this is the minimum time you may spend on a topic. In the 10-hour class, don't cover any topic for more than four hours. In the 30-hour class, don't cover any topic for more than six hours.
Counting Class Hours. At least 10 or 30 class hours must be spent covering course topics. Breaks and lunch periods are not counted as class time.
Conducting the Class over a Period of Time. Classes may be taught in segments. Each segment must be at least an hour and the course must be completed within six months.
Guest Trainers. You may use trainers who have topic expertise to help you conduct classes. The authorized outreach trainer must design and coordinate the course, teach more of the class than anyone else, and attend all sessions to answer questions and ensure topics are adequately covered and all students are in attendance.
Class Size: Small classes are preferred as they encourage trainee involvement through discussion, group participation, and sharing of knowledge and experiences. Students should also have a way to ask questions outside of the classroom such as by e-mail.
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Note: Many OSHA regulations have specific training requirements, however the OSHA 10-hour and 30-hour courses are voluntary. If the trainer is not authorized by OSHA, the trainees will not receive course completion cards but the 10-hour course is still a good way to provide entry-level employees with training on OSHA topics. The 30-hour course provides more advanced instruction.
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