07/11/24
Gadsden State offers free online OSHA training
Gadsden, Ala. — Gadsden State Community College’s Adult Education Services is offering free online OSHA training courses.
“OSHA training is an essential component of workplace safety and health management,” said Hollie Patterson, director of AES. “It not only ensures compliance with legal requirements but also promotes a culture of safety. This leads to many benefits, including reduced accidents, lower costs, higher productivity and improved employee morale and retention.”
Two levels – OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 – are being offered through a partnership between Gadsden State and CareerSafe. The 10-hour course provides entry-level workers with a broad awareness of recognizing and preventing hazards in a general industry or construction workplace. Topics include an introduction to OSHA, focus on four hazards, personal protective equipment, health hazards, emergency procedures and ergonomics.
The OSHA 30 training provides more comprehensive safety and health training for workers and supervisors. The 30-hour course is intended to offer a deeper understanding of workplace hazards and the measures to prevent them. In addition to the OSHA 10 topics, participants will also learn how to communicate safety procedures and conduct safety training sessions for employees.
The course is available online; however, an in-person orientation is required. Participants must pass end-of-module quizzes and two final exams to earn an OSHA card.
For more information, contact instructor Heather Tyree at hlframes@gadsdenstate.edu.