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10 Hour General Industry Safety and Health

The entry point of the General Industry safety career ladder. Master OSHA 29 CFR 1910 — 100% online, at your own pace.

Aligned with OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Employer-verifiable credentials Open-book online exam
10 Hour General Industry Safety and Health
Certificate · Transcript · Wallet card Verifiable at amiosp.com
Duration
10hoursMinimum instructional hours
Structure
6 + 2 + 2hoursMandatory, elective and optional
Completion
~1monthTypical, fully self-paced
Delivery
100%onlineMicrosoft Teams + LMS
Career level
1of 9Entry point of the career ladder
LEVEL 1 PROGRAM 10-Hr General Industry Safety
Program overview

What is the 10 Hour General Industry Safety and Health?

The 10 Hour General Industry Safety and Health program from the American Institute of Safety Professionals is an entry-level safety training course aligned with the OSHA Outreach Training Program that provides workers, supervisors, and safety personnel in general industry settings with the foundational knowledge they need to recognise, avoid, and prevent the workplace hazards that cause injuries, illnesses, and fatalities across manufacturing, warehousing, healthcare, food processing, retail, utilities, and every other non-construction industry regulated under OSHA 29 CFR 1910 (General Industry Standards). General industry encompasses the broadest workforce in the United States. OSHA 29 CFR 1910 applies to every employer and workplace that is not specifically covered by the construction (29 CFR 1926), maritime, or agricultural standards. The hazard profile is diverse: machine guarding and lockout/tagout violations, chemical exposure and hazard communication failures, electrical hazards, slip-trip-fall incidents on walking and working surfaces, ergonomic injuries from repetitive motion and manual handling, respiratory hazards, confined space fatalities, and fire and explosion risks. The OSHA Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards list is dominated by general industry violations, with Hazard Communication (29 CFR 1910.1200), Lockout/Tagout (29 CFR 1910.147), Machine Guarding (29 CFR 1910.212), Respiratory Protection (29 CFR 1910.134), and Powered Industrial Trucks (29 CFR 1910.178) appearing consistently among the most-cited standards year after year. The American Institute of Safety Professionals 10 Hour General Industry program addresses these high-frequency hazards through a structured 10 Hour curriculum: 6 hours of mandatory topics covering worker rights, walking and working surfaces, exit routes and emergency planning, electrical safety, personal protective equipment, and hazard communication; 2 hours of elective topics selected from specialised general industry hazard areas; and 2 hours of optional extended training for deeper exploration of specific workplace hazards. All training is delivered 100 percent online through Microsoft Teams live sessions and the American Institute of Safety Professionals Learning Management System (LMS), with open enrolment throughout 2026. Upon successful completion, graduates receive an American Institute of Safety Professionals certificate, a professional wallet card, and an official transcript. All credentials are employer-verifiable through amiosp.com/student-verifications. This program is the entry point to the American Institute of Safety Professionals General Industry Safety career ladder, which progresses from the 10 Hour worker-level training through specialist, supervisor, trainer, manager, and professional-level programmes up to 132 hours.

Learning outcomes

What you'll be able to do
  1. 01 Understand their rights under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, including the right to a safe workplace, the right to access exposure and injury records, whistleblower protections under Section 11(c), and the process for filing a complaint with OSHA.
  2. 02 Identify the most common general industry hazards covered under OSHA 29 CFR 1910, including machine guarding deficiencies (29 CFR 1910.212), lockout/tagout violations (29 CFR 1910.147), chemical exposure (29 CFR 1910.1200), electrical hazards (29 CFR 1910 Subpart S), and walking/working surface hazards (29 CFR 1910 Subpart D).
  3. 03 Apply the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) in daily work, including reading and interpreting Safety Data Sheets (SDS), understanding GHS pictograms and signal words, recognising container labeling requirements, and exercising the right-to-know for all chemical hazards in the workplace.
  4. 04 Select, inspect, and correctly use personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate for general industry hazards per 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I, including eye and face protection, hand protection, hearing protection, respiratory protection awareness, and foot protection.
  5. 05 Recognise electrical hazards in the workplace per 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S, including exposed wiring, improper grounding, overloaded circuits, damaged equipment, and unsafe work practices around energised electrical components.
  6. 06 Identify walking and working surface hazards per 29 CFR 1910 Subpart D, including slip-trip-fall hazards, unguarded floor openings, ladder safety, stairway requirements, and fall protection obligations for general industry workers.
  7. 07 Understand emergency action plan requirements per 29 CFR 1910.38, including evacuation routes, alarm systems, employee alarm notification procedures, and the responsibilities of designated emergency response personnel.
  8. 08 Recognise fire prevention plan requirements per 29 CFR 1910.39, including identification of fire hazards, proper storage of flammable materials, fire extinguisher location and use, and evacuation procedures during fire emergencies.
WHO IT'S FOR

Who should take this program?

The 10 Hour General Industry Safety and Health program is designed for entry-level and intermediate workers employed across a broad range of non-construction industries regulated under OSHA 29 CFR 1910. The program provides foundational safety awareness training that helps participants recognise workplace hazards, understand OSHA requirements, and contribute to safer working environments.

  • Manufacturing plant operators, machine operators, assemblers, and production line workers seeking to improve workplace hazard awareness and OSHA compliance knowledge.
  • Warehouse workers, forklift operators, shipping and receiving personnel, inventory handlers, and logistics staff responsible for materials handling and storage operations.
  • Healthcare workers, laboratory technicians, hospital support personnel, and other employees exposed to occupational health and safety hazards in healthcare environments.
  • Food processing, food manufacturing, and food service workers who require training in workplace safety, hazard communication, and injury prevention.
  • Retail employees, stockroom personnel, distribution centre workers, and inventory management staff working in commercial and retail operations.
  • Utilities, telecommunications, energy sector employees, and field service personnel who encounter workplace hazards requiring OSHA-compliant safety practices.
  • Facility maintenance technicians, custodial staff, building operations personnel, and property maintenance workers responsible for maintaining safe workplace conditions.
  • New hires in any general industry sector who require OSHA-aligned safety orientation and foundational workplace safety training as part of onboarding requirements.
  • Temporary, seasonal, and contract workers who must demonstrate general industry safety competency before assignment to client worksites or operational facilities.
  • Supervisors, team leaders, and front-line managers seeking to refresh their foundational safety knowledge or satisfy employer-required workplace safety training obligations.

Entry requirements

The 10 Hour General Industry Safety and Health program has no formal prerequisites:
1 No prior safety training or certification is required
2 No minimum work experience is required
3 No educational degree or diploma is required
4 All instruction is delivered in English; basic working proficiency in English is recommended
5 Participants must have access to a computer or mobile device with internet connectivity for the online training platform
Curriculum

What will you study?

18 topics in three parts: 6 mandatory topics, 7 elective topics and 5 optional topics.

How your 10 hours are split
6 hrs6 mandatory
2 hrs7 elective
2 hrs5 optional

Mandatory topics

6 topics · 6 hours
01

Mandatory topic 1 Introduction to OSHA

1 hr
  • History of the OSH Act of 1970
  • OSHA’s mission and enforcement authority
  • worker rights and employer responsibilities
  • the General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1))
  • how to file a complaint
  • whistleblower protections
  • an overview of OSHA’s general industry standards (29 CFR 1910)
02

Mandatory topic 2 Walking and Working Surfaces Including Fall Protection

1 hr
  • Slip-trip-fall hazard recognition per 29 CFR 1910 Subpart D
  • housekeeping standards
  • floor opening and hole protection
  • fixed and portable ladder safety (29 CFR 1910.23)
  • stairway requirements
  • fall protection for general industry (29 CFR 1910.28–29)
03

Mandatory topic 3 Exit Routes, Emergency Action Plans, Fire Prevention, and Fire Protection

1 hr
  • Emergency Action Plan requirements (29 CFR 1910.38)
  • Fire Prevention Plan requirements (29 CFR 1910.39)
  • exit route design and maintenance (29 CFR 1910.36–37)
  • portable fire extinguisher requirements (29 CFR 1910.157)
  • employee alarm systems
04

Mandatory topic 4 Electrical Safety

1 hr
  • Electrical hazard recognition per 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S
  • wiring design and protection
  • grounding requirements
  • safe work practices around electrical equipment
  • GFCI usage
  • extension cord safety
  • recognising defective electrical equipment
05

Mandatory topic 5 Personal Protective Equipment

1 hr
  • PPE hazard assessment and selection per 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I
  • eye and face protection (29 CFR 1910.133)
  • head protection (29 CFR 1910.135)
  • hand protection (29 CFR 1910.138)
  • foot protection (29 CFR 1910.136)
  • hearing protection
  • employer PPE programme responsibilities
06

Mandatory topic 6 Hazard Communication

1 hr
  • The Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
  • Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of classification and labeling
  • Safety Data Sheet (SDS) 16-section format
  • container labeling requirements
  • GHS pictograms and signal words
  • workplace chemical inventory
  • worker right-to-know provisions

Elective topics

7 topics · 2 hours
01

Elective topic 1 Machine Guarding (29 CFR 1910.212)

30 min
  • point of operation hazards
  • nip point hazards
  • rotating parts
  • flying chips and sparks
  • types of guards (barrier, interlocking, adjustable, self-adjusting)
  • the requirement for guarding at every point of operation
02

Elective topic 2 Lockout/Tagout (29 CFR 1910.147)

30 min
  • the Control of Hazardous Energy standard
  • energy sources (electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, thermal, gravitational)
  • lockout/tagout procedures
  • authorised and affected employees
  • periodic inspections
  • group lockout requirements
03

Elective topic 3 Introduction to Industrial Hygiene

30 min
  • anticipation
  • recognition
  • evaluation
  • and control of workplace health hazards
  • chemical exposure routes (inhalation, ingestion, skin absorption, injection)
  • OSHA permissible exposure limits (PELs)
  • the hierarchy of exposure controls
04

Elective topic 4 Bloodborne Pathogens (29 CFR 1910.1030)

30 min
  • exposure control plans
  • universal precautions
  • engineering and work practice controls
  • hepatitis B vaccination
  • post-exposure evaluation
  • recordkeeping for healthcare
  • non-healthcare workers
05

Elective topic 5 Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention

30 min
  • risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders (repetition, force, awkward posture, vibration, contact stress)
  • ergonomic assessment basics
  • workstation adjustment
  • manual material handling techniques
06

Elective topic 6 Powered Industrial Trucks / Forklift Safety (29 CFR 1910.178)

30 min
  • operator training requirements
  • pre-shift inspection
  • load handling
  • pedestrian safety
  • refueling and recharging
  • operating on grades
  • ramps
07

Elective topic 7 Respiratory Protection Awareness (29 CFR 1910.134)

30 min
  • when respirators are required
  • respirator types
  • medical evaluation requirements
  • fit testing
  • the hierarchy of controls that should precede respirator use

Optional topics

5 topics · 2 hours
01

Optional topic 1 Confined Spaces Awareness (29 CFR 1910.146)

  • permit-required confined space recognition
  • atmospheric hazards
  • entry permit elements
  • attendant and entrant responsibilities
  • rescue planning awareness
02

Optional topic 2 Materials Handling and Storage

  • proper stacking and storage
  • dock safety
  • conveyor safety
  • compressed gas cylinder handling
  • housekeeping for materials storage areas
03

Optional topic 3 Workplace Violence Prevention

  • risk factors
  • warning signs
  • employer prevention programmes
  • reporting procedures
  • de-escalation awareness
04

Optional topic 4 Heat Illness Prevention

  • heat stress recognition
  • heat stroke versus heat exhaustion
  • acclimatisation
  • hydration
  • work-rest cycles
  • employer heat illness prevention programme elements
05

Optional topic 5 Safety and Health Programme Development

  • elements of an effective workplace safety programme
  • management leadership
  • worker participation
  • hazard identification and assessment
  • hazard prevention and control
  • education and training
  • programme evaluation
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Standards and frameworks you'll work with

Official sources, linked for reference
How it works

How is the program assessed?

One online, open-book exam at the end of the program, taken through your assigned student portal. Score 70% or higher to pass — your result is emailed to you straight after the exam.

  1. 1
    Enrol and get access Join live sessions on Microsoft Teams and study in the Institute's learning portal (LMS).
  2. 2
    Study 18 topics 6 mandatory, 7 elective and 5 optional topics at your own pace — most learners finish within a month.
  3. 3
    Take the exam One online, open-book exam through your assigned student portal.
  4. 4
    Get your result Your result is emailed to you as soon as you finish. 70% or higher to pass.
  5. Get certified and verified Receive your certificate, transcript and wallet card, verifiable online.
70% to pass The pass mark for the final online exam
Open-book Use your course materials during the exam — it tests application, not memory
Up to 3 retakes Didn't pass? Take a month to review the materials, then retake up to three more times
WHAT YOU RECEIVE

Credentials employers can verify in seconds

How verification works
Diploma certificate — 10 Hour General Industry Safety and Health
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Career path

Where does this program sit in your career?

It is Level 1 — the entry point of the Institute's General Industry safety career ladder. Each level builds on the one before, from worker awareness to organisation-wide safety leadership.

General Industry safety career ladder 9 levels
  1. 1 10-Hour General Industry Safety and Health Worker awareness YOU ARE HERE
  2. 2 30-Hour General Industry Safety and Health Supervisory knowledge
  3. 3 32-Hour Safety Committee Member Committee participation
  4. 4 36-Hour Safety Committee Chair Committee leadership
  5. 5 36-Hour OSH Trainer Training delivery
  6. 6 36-Hour OSH Supervisor Daily enforcement
  7. 7 44-Hour OSH Specialist Technical expertise
  8. 8 48-Hour OSH Manager Program leadership
  9. 9 132-Hour OSH Professional Organisation-wide safety leadership
What comes next International Diplomas Go further with a 480-hour International Diploma for multi-industry, diploma-level depth. Explore diplomas
Also consider CHSM · RSM · RSP Professional certifications for broader, multi-industry credentials. View certifications
Fees and enrolment

How much does the program cost?

Digital

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  • Open-book online exam
  • Certificate, transcript and wallet card (PDF)
  • Online verification record
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Why choose us

Why study with us?

A complete general industry safety education from the American Institute of Safety Professionals — online, self-paced and built for working professionals.

A focused general industry program 10 instructional hours across 18 topics.
Standards you can apply at work OSHA 29 CFR 1926, taught so you can use it on the job.
Fast and flexible Fully online and self-paced. Most learners finish within one month.
Fair, open-book assessment One online exam with a 70% pass mark, and up to three retakes if you need them.
Employer-verifiable credentials Certificate, transcript and wallet card, verifiable at amiosp.com/student-verifications.
A clear path forward Level 1 of a nine-level career ladder, with a direct route to International Diplomas.
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Frequently asked questions

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What is the 10 Hour General Industry Safety and Health?

The 10 Hour General Industry Safety and Health program from the American Institute of Safety Professionals is an entry-level safety training course aligned with the OSHA Outreach Training Program that provides workers, supervisors, and safety personnel in general industry settings with the foundational knowledge they need to recognise, avoid, and prevent the workplace hazards that cause injuries, illnesses, and fatalities across manufacturing, warehousing, healthcare, food processing, retail, utilities, and every other non-construction industry regulated under OSHA 29 CFR 1910 (General Industry Standards). General industry encompasses the broadest workforce in the United States. OSHA 29 CFR 1910 applies to every employer and workplace that is not specifically covered by the construction (29 CFR 1926), maritime, or agricultural standards. The hazard profile is diverse: machine guarding and lockout/tagout violations, chemical exposure and hazard communication failures, electrical hazards, slip-trip-fall incidents on walking and working surfaces, ergonomic injuries from repetitive motion and manual handling, respiratory hazards, confined space fatalities, and fire and explosion risks. The OSHA Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards list is dominated by general industry violations, with Hazard Communication (29 CFR 1910.1200), Lockout/Tagout (29 CFR 1910.147), Machine Guarding (29 CFR 1910.212), Respiratory Protection (29 CFR 1910.134), and Powered Industrial Trucks (29 CFR 1910.178) appearing consistently among the most-cited standards year after year. The American Institute of Safety Professionals 10 Hour General Industry program addresses these high-frequency hazards through a structured 10 Hour curriculum: 6 hours of mandatory topics covering worker rights, walking and working surfaces, exit routes and emergency planning, electrical safety, personal protective equipment, and hazard communication; 2 hours of elective topics selected from specialised general industry hazard areas; and 2 hours of optional extended training for deeper exploration of specific workplace hazards. All training is delivered 100 percent online through Microsoft Teams live sessions and the American Institute of Safety Professionals Learning Management System (LMS), with open enrolment throughout 2026. Upon successful completion, graduates receive an American Institute of Safety Professionals certificate, a professional wallet card, and an official transcript. All credentials are employer-verifiable through amiosp.com/student-verifications. This program is the entry point to the American Institute of Safety Professionals General Industry Safety career ladder, which progresses from the 10 Hour worker-level training through specialist, supervisor, trainer, manager, and professional-level programmes up to 132 hours.

Who is this for?

The 10 Hour General Industry Safety and Health program is designed for entry-level and intermediate workers employed across a broad range of non-construction industries regulated under OSHA 29 CFR 1910. The program provides foundational safety awareness training that helps participants recognise workplace hazards, understand OSHA requirements, and contribute to safer working environments.

How long does it take?

The program is designed to offer flexible online learning with a minimum instructional contact time of 10 hours. Most learners successfully complete the course within one month, allowing them to progress at their own pace while balancing professional commitments.

How is it assessed?

Candidates can take this exam through an assigned portal from the American Institute of Safety Professionals. A passing score is 70% or higher, and exam results are provided right after by email to the address provided. The exam is open-book, allowing candidates to validate their answers. Any candidates who do not pass have 1 month after their exam to go through the training materials and can take the exam 3 additional times.

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