High Trade Group

OSHA OUTREACH SAFETY

TRAINING PROGRAM

               Most of the OSHA standards require the Employer to train their Employees in the Safety and Health aspects of their jobs.
These requirements reflect OSHA's belief that training is an essential part of every employer's Safety and Health program for protecting workers from injuries and illnesses.
Training in the proper performance of a job is time and money well spent, and the employer might regard it as an investment rather than expense. An effective program of Safety and Health training for workers can result in fewer injuries and illnesses and better morale.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) outreach training program is a voluntary training program through which OSHA authorizes trainers to teach Construction and General Industry Occupational Safety and Health Standards.
This outreach effort aimed at promoting workplace safety and health , has been authorizing trainers since 1971.
The outreach program has grown rapidly in recent years. As recently as 1990 there were only 12000 students cards were issued. In 2005 more than 376,000 student cards were issued by OSHA and distributed.
Construction and General Industry outreach trainers are authorized by OSHA to conduct 10- and 30- hour Construction and General Industry courses and are eligible to receive OSHA course completion cards to distribute to their students.