OSHA Worker Rights And Protection

Course Overview

The OSHA Worker Rights and Protection course is designed to provide employees with a comprehensive understanding of their rights and protections under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). This course covers the specific provisions of the act, including the right to a safe work environment, whistleblower protections, and the role of OSHA in enforcing safety and health regulations.

Objectives:

• To educate participants on their rights and protections under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
• To explain the role of OSHA in enforcing safety and health regulations
• To provide participants with an understanding of the complaint process and how to file a complaint with OSHA
• To teach participants about whistleblower protections
• To discuss the responsibilities of employers to provide a safe work environment

Topics Covered:

• OSHA and worker rights
• OSHA enforcement and complaint process
• Whistleblower protections
• Employer responsibilities to provide a safe work environment
• Injury and illness recordkeeping

Learning Outcomes

• Understanding of OSHA regulations and standards: The program covers the regulations and standards set forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) related to worker rights and protections.
• Knowledge of worker rights and protections under OSHA: The program covers the rights and protections afforded to workers under OSHA, including the right to a safe and healthy work environment, the right to access information about hazardous chemicals, and the right to report workplace hazards without retaliation.
• Understanding of OSHA complaint procedures: The program covers the procedures for filing complaints with OSHA and the steps workers can take to ensure their rights are protected.
• Knowledge of whistleblower protections under OSHA: The program covers the whistleblower protections provided by OSHA, including the procedures for reporting retaliation for reporting workplace hazards.
• Understanding of OSHA's role in enforcing worker rights and protections: The program covers the role of OSHA in enforcing worker rights and protections, including the enforcement mechanisms available to OSHA and the steps workers can take to ensure that their rights are protected.

Mode of Delivery

Training sessions will be conducted through Microsoft Team Meetings in an online format, or through LMS or face-to-face delivery. Invitations for the meeting will be distributed one day before the commencement of the training program. Training is either delivered by an accredited training provider or an affiliate training center.

Course Content

Training should emphasize on the following contents;

• Introduction To OSHA Worker Rights And Protection: overview of OSHA worker rights and protection in construction and industry, importance of understanding and complying with OSHA regulations and standards, understanding the role of OSHA in protecting worker safety and health.
• OSHA standards and regulations: identifying the most relevant OSHA standards and regulations related to worker safety and health, understanding the requirements and responsibilities set by OSHA for employers and employees, assessing the risk of OSHA violations and penalties.
• Reporting And Record-Keeping: understanding the procedures for reporting workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities, understanding the procedures for maintaining and submitting accurate records of workplace injuries and illnesses, understanding the procedures for posting OSHA notices, and inspecting the workplace.
• Training And Education: providing training for employees and contractors on OSHA standards and regulations, promoting OSHA culture and awareness, encouraging active participation in OSHA compliance.
• OSHA Programs: developing an OSHA compliance program, implementing an OSHA compliance program, monitoring and evaluating an OSHA compliance program.
• Special Topics In Osha Worker Rights And Protection: understanding specific OSHA standards for particular industries (e.g. construction, manufacturing), understanding specific OSHA standards for specific hazards (e.g. fall protection, hazardous materials), understanding OSHA whistleblower protection.

Entry Requirements

Program Duration

This course is designed to help you reach your goals at your own pace and on your schedule. Instructional contact time must be a minimum of 8 hours. Most students intend to complete their studies via online learning within 1 month.

Examination

All students must achieve a minimum 70% score to successfully pass the examination which shall be taken online through AISP assigned portal. After successful completion of the examination, students will get their results immediately on their registered emails. This is an open-book exam and students are permitted to use a separate browser window to review course content while taking the exam. If you do not pass the examination you may retake the examination. Students are allowed to take an exam three times within one month. During this time, students should review the course material to improve their understanding.

Additional Information

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