1. Outreach Training Program General Industry
Directorate of Training and Education
Outreach Training Program General Industry
Procedures
Revised January 1, 2018
Effective April 1, 2018

2. General Industry Procedures Section II
Instructions for authorized General Industry Outreach Trainers
Ensure class consistency
Improve student learning outcomes

3. Outreach - General Industry https://www. osha

4. Authorized Trainer Status Update Section III
To Remain an Authorized Trainer:
Attend OSHA #503 Update for General Industry Outreach Trainers every 4 years, or
Attend OSHA #501
Grace Period
90-day grace period after expiration to complete OSHA #503
Allows for unexpected circumstances
Cannot conduct Outreach Training Program training or receive student completion cards if status has expired

5. 10-Hour Training Overview Section IV
Provides general industry workers information on how to identify, abate, avoid, and prevent job hazards on a job site
Teaches workers about:
Their rights
Employer responsibilities
How to file a complaint
Does not emphasize OSHA standards
Learning objectives
On CD distributed in trainer classes, or downloadable from the General Industry Outreach website
Introduction to OSHA (website and Instructor Guide)

6. 10-Hour Topics Section IV
Mandatory
6 hours
Elective
2 hours
Optional

7. 10-Hour Mandatory Topics Section IV
Introduction to OSHA (1 hour)
Electrical (1 hour)
Hazard Communication (1 hour)
Personal Protective Equipment (1 hour)
Walking and Working Surfaces, including fall protection(1 hour)
Exit Routes, Emergency Action Plans, Fire Prevention Plans, and Fire Protection (1 hour)

8. 10-Hour Elective & Optional Topics Section IV
Elective (2 hours) - At least 2 topics
Hazardous Materials
Materials Handling
Machine Guarding
Introduction to Industrial Hygiene
Bloodborne Pathogens
Ergonomics
Safety and Health Program
Fall Protection
Optional (2 hour)
Teach other general industry hazards or policies
Expand on mandatory or elective topics
Minimum length of a topic is one-half hour

9. 30-Hour Training Overview Section IV
Provide a variety of training to workers with some safety responsibility
OSHA standards should not be emphasized
Not equivalent to OSHA Course #511 (Standards course)

10. 30-Hour Topics Section IV
Mandatory
12 hours
Elective
10 hours
Optional
8 hours

11. 30-Hour Mandatory Topics Section IV
Introduction to OSHA (1 hour)
Managing Safety and Health (2 hours)
Electrical (2 hours)
Materials Handling (2 hours)
Hazard Communication (1 hour)
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (1 hour)
Walking & Working Surfaces, including fall protection (1 hour)
Exit Routes, Emergency Action Plans, Fire Prevention Plans, and Fire Protection (2 hours)

12. 30-Hour Elective Topics Section IV
10 hours
At least 5 topics
Hazardous Materials (Flammable and Combustible Liquids, Spray Finishing, Compressed Gases, Dipping and Coating Operations)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Lockout / Tagout
Machine Guarding
Welding, Cutting, and Brazing
Introduction to Industrial Hygiene
Bloodborne Pathogens
Ergonomics
Fall Protection
Safety and Health Programs
Powered Industrial Vehicles
Minimum length of a topic is one-half hour

13. 30-Hour Optional Topics Section IV
8 hours
Teach other general industry hazards
Teach other OSHA general industry policies
Expand on mandatory or elective topics
Minimum length of a topic is one-half hour

14. NEW – 1-Hr Introduction to OSHA Section VI
Content
OSHA has required curriculum for this module
Instructor guide, handouts, & participatory activities
Trainer must
Follow learning objectives
Use the participatory activities – may either conduct individual topic practices or conduct the optional exercise
Trainers may
Adjust delivery strategies to audience
Use work-site photos and company-specific tailoring

15. Introduction to OSHA https://www. osha. gov/dte/outreach/teachingaids

16. Reporting Training Classes Section IV
Outreach Training Program Report (OTPR) – General Industry
Read instructions on form
Ensure coverage of required topics
Outreach Training Program Requirements include more information on obtaining student cards

17. Outreach Training Program Report (OTPR) - General Industry https://www

18. Outreach Training Program Report (OTPR) - General Industry https://www
Item 6 Trainer Address – Provide an address that will ensure that the cards are sent directly to you.
Item 9 No. of Students - If you held a class that contained more or less students than allowed by OSHA policy, include a copy of the prior approval received.
Item 10 Training Site Address - Provide the address, city, state, and country where the course was conducted.
Item 12 Course Duration - Enter the start date, end date, start time, and end time of the course.
Item 14 Statement of Certification - Trainer signs to verify that the class was conducted in accordance with OSHA’s requirements and attest to the accuracy of the documentation submitted.
Item 16 Student Names - Ensure the names are legible.

19. General Industry & Training Websites Section V
Helps trainers prepare/conduct training:
OSHA eTools
Industry-Specific Resources
General Industry Safety and Health Topics
Compliance Assistance Quick Start: Health Care Industry
OSHA Assistance for the Printing Industry
Lockout-Tagout Interactive Training Program
Evacuation Plans and Procedures eTool
NIOSH Safety and Health Topics
General Safety and Health References - Other Internet Sites

20. Questions & Answers