OSHA Training Guides

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Training Resources and Study Materials listed below are provided by the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) website, "Toolbox Talks for OSHA Safety and Health." Additional information can be found by clicking here. 

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QUARTER 1

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01. Electricity - OSHA Resources

• Electric Power Generation, Transmission, & Distribution

• Lockout/Tagout

• Machine Guarding

• Respiratory Protection

• Subpart S – Electrical Standard

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02. OSHA Expert System Advisors

• Confined Spaces

• Hazard Awareness

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03. Bloodborne Pathogens

• Bloodborne Pathogens [ZIP File]. OSHA

• Bloodborne Infectious Pathogens HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C Virus. National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

• Bloodborne Pathogens and Needlestick Prevention. OSHA Safety and Health Topics

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04. Ergonomics

Training Materials

• Ergonomic Programs that Work. OSHA Video, (21 min.)

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05. Flammable Liquids

Training Materials

• Flammable Liquids Introduction [PDF]

• Flammable Liquids [PPTX] [PPT]

• Lesson Plan [PDF]

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QUARTER 2

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06. Industrial Hygiene- Training Materials

    Industrial Hygiene Overview

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07. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Training Materials

• Assessing the Need for PPE (Discussion)

• Personal Protective Equipment [ZIP File]

Additional Resources

• Chemical Protective Clothing. OSHA Technical Manual

• Personal Protective Equipment. Safety & Health Topics

• Personal Protective Equipment OSHA Publ. 3151

• Protective Clothing. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

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08. Powered Industrial Trucks

Training Materials

• OSHA Standard [1910.178(l)]. OSHA.

• Pocket Cards:

  • General Industry

• Sample Daily Checklists

  • Maintenance

  • Standard Requirements

• Selected Forklift Fatalities Summary

Additional Resources

• Powered Industrial Trucks

• Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)

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09. Recordkeeping

Training Materials

• Federal Agency Injury and Illness Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements OSHA PowerPoint (72 slides)

Additional Resources

• Recordkeeping. OSHA Safety and Health Topics Page.

• Recordkeeping Training Presentations. OSHA.

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QUARTER 3

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10. OSHA Respiratory Protection

   Training Materials:

• Respirator Standard. OSHA PowerPoint (68 slides).

• Requirements of OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard.

• Respiratory Protection Videos. A series of 17 videos to help workers learn about the proper use of respirators on the job.(English/Spanish)

• Respirator Change-Out Schedules

• Respiratory Protection

• Respiratory Protection (OSHA Safety and Health Topics)

• Small Entity Compliance Guide OSHA Publication.

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11. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)

Training Materials

• SARS: Protecting Workers. OSHA PowerPoint (18 slides)

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12. Infectious Disease Prevention

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• Intro to Bacteria and Viruses

• Modes of Bacteria and Virus Transmission

• Common Signs and Symptoms of Infection

• The Hidden Transmitters of Infections

• Making the Case for Wearing a Face Mask

• Handwashing Tips to Prevent Infection

• Ventilation’s Role in Disease Prevention

• Be Aware of Bloodborne Pathogens

• Avoid Vector-borne Diseases

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13. Fall Protection & Prevention

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• General Stat’s about Slips, Trips, and Falls

• Preventing Slips in the Workplace

• Role of Footwear in Preventing Slips

• Preventing Trip Hazards in the Workplace

• Important Info / Warnings About Guardrails

• Full Body Fall Arrest Harnesses – Do’s and Don’ts

• Lanyards – Do’s and Don’ts

• Fall Arrest Anchor Points

• Calculating Total Fall Clearance Distances

• Safeguarding Holes in Walking & Working Surfaces

• Avoiding Falls While Working From Portable Ladders

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14. Fire Protection & Prevention

   
   For Portable Fire Extinguishers:

• Proper Selection

• How They Work

• Just Remember “PASS”

• Do’s and Don’ts

• Ensuring Readiness

• Understanding OSHA’s Categories of Flammable Liquids

• Fire Prevention – Avoiding Accidental Fires

• After the Fire / Hazards Lurk

• Emergency Preparedness – Access to Safe Emergency Exits

• Sticking With the Emergency Action Plan

• Preventing Fires Caused by Electrical Cords

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QUARTER 4

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15. LOCKOUT/TAGOUT - the Control of Hazardous Energy

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• Why OSHA’s Lockout/Tagout Standards Apply To All

• Different Forms of Hazardous Energy

• Energy Isolation Devices

• Requirements for Locks

• Communication Requirements

• Group Lockout Protection

• Lockout/Tagout – Before You Get Started . . .

• Lockout/Tagout – Testing and Repositioning

• Lockout/Tagout – Lost & Found

• Lockout/Tagout – On Site Contractors

• Cord and Plug Powered Equipment

• Lockout/Tagout-Step by Step Guide (non OSHA reference)

16. Material Handling & Storage

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• Working Safely Around Forklifts and Other PITs

• Safety for Palletized Materials

• Storage Racks and Shelving Safety

• Safe Lifting Techniques

• >>> Additional OSHA Training Resources on Material Handling and Storage

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17. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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• Hazard Assessments

• Eye Protection

• Hand Protection from Chemicals

• Hand Protection from Cuts/Scrapes

• Face Protection

• Foot Protection

• Head Protection

• >>> Additional OSHA Training Resources on PPE

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18. Portable Tool & Equipment Safety

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• Mounting an Abrasive Wheel

• Mounting Abrasive Wheels

• Basic Safety Precautions

• Controlling Hazards from Compressed Air Blowers

• Controlling Hazards from Compressed Air Hoses

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