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I have OSHA training class on saturday all day. I am a scene support fire fighter . I never been to OSHA class before . so give me clues on what will I be doing.

There are basics for every OSHA class, sounds like from your post that this will be an OSHA 10 hr. training.

Here is a list of the general industry topics: web link: http://www.osha.gov/dte/outreach/construction_generalindustry/general_industry.html

Break down of the topics as follows:
Mandatory – 6 hours (left column): Six topics to be taught, for one hour each
Elective – 2 hours (right column top): Choose at least two of these topics to teach, for a minimum of one-half hour each. Must cover at least two hours.
Optional – 2 hours (right column bottom): Teach any other construction industry hazards or policies and/or expand on the mandatory or elective topics, minimum of one-half hour each.
10-HOUR GENERAL INDUSTRY REQUIRED COURSE TOPICS
*OSHA subpart references are provided for informational purposes; training should emphasize hazard awareness

Mandatory – 6 hours Elective – 2 hours
One Hour – Introduction to OSHA, including:
OSH Act, General Duty Clause, Employer and Employee Rights and Responsibilities, Whistleblower Rights, Recordkeeping basics
Inspections, Citations, and Penalties
Value of Safety and Health
OSHA Website and available resources
OSHA 800 number

One Hour
Walking and Working Surfaces, Subpart D – including fall protection
One Hour
Exit Routes, Emergency Action Plans, Fire Prevention Plans, and Fire Protection, Subpart E & L
One Hour
Electrical, Subpart S
One Hour
Personal Protective Equipment, Subpart I
One Hour
Hazard Communication, Subpart Z

Choose at least two
of the following elective topics:
These topics must add up to
at least two hours:
Minimum one-half hour each
Hazardous Materials, Subpart H
Materials Handling, Subpart N
Machine Guarding, Subpart O
Introduction to Industrial Hygiene, Subpart Z
Bloodborne Pathogens, Subpart Z
Ergonomics
Safety and Health Program

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Optional – 2 hour
For the remaining two class hours:
Teach any other general industry hazards or policies and/or expand on the mandatory or elective topics

Special Industry Recommendations:
In addition to the six mandatory hours, the groups noted below should also teach the following:
Medical/Health Care – 1 hour each – Introduction to Industrial Hygiene, Bloodborne Pathogens
At least 1/2 hour each – Ergonomics and Workplace Violence
Maintenance – Ergonomics and (if applicable) Powered Industrial Trucks
Utility – Ergonomics, Powered Generation, and Confined Spaces
Office – Ergonomics

Since you are a FF I would assume the special topics will some how impact FF Strategy and the OSHA law. Good luck and it is not the worst training…

Posted on January 17th, 2010 by roy
Filed under: OSHA Training