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30 Hour General Industry Safety and Health

Level 2 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
30 Hour General Industry Safety and Health
Certificate · Transcript · Wallet card Verifiable at amiosp.com
Duration
30hoursMinimum instructional hours
Structure
20 + 10hoursMandatory and elective
Completion
~1monthTypical, fully self-paced
Delivery
100%onlineMicrosoft Teams + LMS
Career level
2of 9Supervisory on the career ladder
LEVEL 2 PROGRAM 30-Hr General Industry Safety
Program overview

What is the 30 Hour General Industry Safety and Health?

The 30 Hour General Industry Safety and Health program from the American Institute of Safety Professionals is a comprehensive, supervisory-level safety training course aligned with the OSHA Outreach Training Program that provides supervisors, safety officers, and managers across manufacturing, warehousing, healthcare, food processing, chemical processing, utilities, and every other general industry sector with the in-depth knowledge they need to identify, evaluate, and control the full range of workplace hazards governed by OSHA 29 CFR 1910. Where the 10 Hour General Industry program provides awareness-level training for workers, the 30 Hour program delivers the comprehensive regulatory knowledge, hazard-control competencies, and supervisory safety skills that personnel with safety responsibilities require to protect their teams, manage compliance, and lead safety culture improvement. The OSHA Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards list is dominated by 29 CFR 1910 general industry violations year after year. Hazard Communication (1910.1200), Lockout/Tagout (1910.147), Respiratory Protection (1910.134), Machine Guarding (1910.212), Powered Industrial Trucks (1910.178), Electrical Wiring (1910.305), and Walking/Working Surfaces (1910 Subpart D) consistently appear among the most-cited standards, costing employers millions of dollars in penalties annually. The 30 Hour General Industry program addresses every one of these high-citation standards in depth, teaching supervisors not just what the hazards are, but which specific OSHA standards govern them, what compliance looks like in practice, and how to implement and maintain the controls that prevent citations and, more importantly, prevent injuries. The program is structured around 20 hours of mandatory core modules covering the most critical general industry hazards and regulatory requirements, plus 10 hours of specialised modules that allow participants to focus on the specific hazard areas most relevant to their industry and workplace. 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 and flexible scheduling designed for supervisors and safety personnel who cannot leave their workplace for multi-day classroom courses. Upon successful completion, graduates receive an American Institute of Safety Professionals certificate, a professional wallet card, and an official transcript, all employer-verifiable through amiosp.com/student-verifications. The 30 Hour General Industry program is the supervisory-level credential in the American Institute of Safety Professionals General Industry Safety career ladder, which extends from 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 Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 General Industry Standards, including employer obligations under the General Duty Clause, supervisor safety responsibilities, the hierarchy of controls, and the process for responding to OSHA inspections and citation defence.
  2. 02 Apply the Control of Hazardous Energy standard (29 CFR 1910.147) by identifying all energy sources on equipment and machinery, verifying lockout/tagout procedures, conducting periodic inspections of energy-control programmes, and recognising the differences between authorised, affected, and other employees under LOTO.
  3. 03 Implement machine guarding requirements per 29 CFR 1910.212 by identifying point-of-operation hazards, nip points, rotating parts, flying debris, and selecting appropriate guard types (barrier, interlocking, adjustable, self-adjusting) to eliminate worker exposure to machine hazards.
  4. 04 Manage Hazard Communication compliance per 29 CFR 1910.1200 at the supervisory level, including maintaining the workplace chemical inventory, ensuring Safety Data Sheet accessibility, verifying GHS-compliant container labeling, delivering worker right-to-know training, and managing the written HazCom programme.
  5. 05 Evaluate permit-required confined spaces per 29 CFR 1910.146, including space identification and classification, atmospheric testing procedures, entry permit elements, entrant and attendant duties, rescue planning, and the alternative entry procedures for spaces that can be made safe through ventilation alone.
  6. 06 Assess respiratory protection programme requirements per 29 CFR 1910.134, including when respirators are required, medical evaluation procedures, fit testing protocols, respirator selection based on hazard type and exposure level, and the hierarchy of controls that should precede respirator use.
  7. 07 Conduct walking and working surface assessments per 29 CFR 1910 Subpart D, including slip-trip-fall hazard identification, floor opening and hole protection, portable and fixed ladder compliance, stairway requirements, and the fall protection requirements for general industry workers at four feet or above.
  8. 08 Direct emergency preparedness programmes including Emergency Action Plans (29 CFR 1910.38), Fire Prevention Plans (29 CFR 1910.39), portable fire extinguisher programmes (29 CFR 1910.157), fire detection and alarm systems, and evacuation drill coordination.
WHO IT'S FOR

Who should take this program?

The 30 Hour General Industry Safety and Health program is designed for personnel with supervisory or safety responsibilities in any non-construction industry:

  • Production supervisors, line leaders, and shift managers in manufacturing plants
  • Warehouse supervisors, distribution centre managers, and logistics team leaders
  • Facility managers, maintenance supervisors, and building operations leaders
  • Safety officers, safety coordinators, and HSE personnel in general industry settings
  • Healthcare supervisors and department managers in hospitals, clinics, and laboratories
  • Food processing supervisors and quality assurance managers
  • Chemical plant operators and supervisors in facilities subject to PSM (29 CFR 1910.119)
  • Utilities and energy sector supervisors, telecom field supervisors, and infrastructure maintenance leaders
  • HR managers and operations managers responsible for workplace safety compliance
  • Workers with 10-Hour General Industry cards seeking to advance to supervisory-level safety knowledge

Entry requirements

1 No formal academic degree is required
2 Prior completion of the 10 Hour General Industry program is recommended but not mandatory
3 General industry work experience in a supervisory or safety-related role is recommended but not required for enrolment
4 All instruction is delivered in English; working proficiency in English is required
5 Participants must have access to a computer or mobile device with internet connectivity
Curriculum

What will you study?

16 modules in two parts: 8 core modules and 8 elective modules.

How your 30 hours are split
20 hrs8 core modules
10 hrs8 elective

Core modules

8 modules · 20 hours
01

Core module 1 Introduction to OSHA and General Industry Regulation

2 hrs

The OSH Act of 1970, OSHA’s mission, enforcement structure, and inspection priorities.

  • Employer and supervisor obligations
  • the General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1))
  • worker rights
  • complaint procedures
  • whistleblower protections. Overview of 29 CFR 1910 general industry standards structure. The OSHA inspection process: opening conference
  • walkaround
  • closing conference
  • citation issuance
02

Core module 2 The OSHA inspection process: opening conference, walkaround, closing conference, citation issuance, and abatement timelines. Machine Guarding and Safe Equipment Operation

4 hrs

29 CFR 1910.212 — point-of-operation hazards, nip point hazards, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks.

  • Guard types: barrier guards
  • interlocking guards
  • adjustable guards
  • self-adjusting guards. Power transmission apparatus guarding (29 CFR 1910.219). Abrasive wheel machinery (29 CFR 1910.215). Mechanical power presses (29 CFR 1910.217). Woodworking machinery (29 CFR 1910.213). Machine guarding inspection checklists
  • compliance documentation
03

Core module 3 Woodworking machinery (29 CFR 1910.213). Machine guarding inspection checklists and compliance documentation. Lockout/Tagout and Control of Hazardous Energy

3 hrs

29 CFR 1910.147 — energy source identification (electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, thermal, gravitational, stored energy).

  • Written energy-control procedures. Lockout/tagout device selection
  • application. Authorised employee procedures. Affected employee awareness. Group lockout/tagout requirements. Periodic inspections. Shift
  • personnel changes. Machine-specific LOTO procedures development
  • documentation
04

Core module 4 Group lockout/tagout requirements. Periodic inspections. Shift and personnel changes. Machine-specific LOTO procedures development and documentation. Electrical Safety

3 hrs

29 CFR 1910 Subpart S — wiring design and protection (1910.305), wiring methods and components (1910.306), specific-purpose equipment (1910.307).

  • Electrical hazard recognition: shock
  • arc flash
  • arc blast
  • fire. GFCI and assured equipment grounding. Safe work practices: de-energisation
  • lockout/tagout for electrical
  • approach distances
  • qualified versus unqualified persons. Extension cord
  • temporary wiring compliance
05

Core module 5 Extension cord and temporary wiring compliance. Walking and Working Surfaces Including Fall Protection

3 hrs

29 CFR 1910 Subpart D — walking and working surface requirements (1910.21–30).

  • Slip-trip-fall hazard recognition and control. Floor openings and holes: covers and guardrails. Portable ladder safety (1910.23): selection
  • inspection
  • placement
  • 4-to-1 rule
  • three-point contact. Fixed ladder requirements. Stairway design and compliance. Fall protection for general industry (1910.28): trigger height of 4 feet
  • guardrail systems
  • safety net systems
  • personal fall arrest systems
06

Core module 6 Hazard Communication

2 hrs

29 CFR 1910.1200 — the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of classification and labeling.

  • SDS 16-section format: composition
  • first aid
  • firefighting
  • exposure controls
  • physical/chemical properties
  • toxicology
  • ecological information. GHS pictograms
  • signal words
07

Core module 7 Written HazCom programme: chemical inventory, SDS accessibility, employee training, and contractor communication. Personal Protective Equipment

2 hrs

29 CFR 1910 Subpart I — employer PPE hazard assessment (1910.132(d)).

  • Eye and face protection selection (1910.133). Head protection (1910.135). Hand protection (1910.138). Foot protection (1910.136). Hearing protection selection and noise reduction rating (NRR) calculation. Respiratory protection programme awareness (cross-reference 1910.134). PPE inspection
  • maintenance
  • replacement protocols
08

Core module 8 PPE inspection, maintenance, and replacement protocols. Fire Prevention, Emergency Action Plans, and Crisis Management

1 hr

Emergency Action Plans (29 CFR 1910.38), Fire Prevention Plans (29 CFR 1910.39).

  • Portable fire extinguisher requirements and selection by fire class (29 CFR 1910.157). Fixed fire suppression systems. Employee alarm systems. Evacuation procedures
  • drill frequency
  • accountability. Assembly point management
  • emergency communication. Specialised /

Elective modules

8 modules · 10 hours
01

Elective module 1 Permit-Required Confined Spaces

2 hrs

29 CFR 1910.146 — confined space identification and classification.

  • Permit-required confined space entry: atmospheric testing (O₂, LEL, CO, H₂S)
  • entry permit elements
  • entrant duties
  • attendant duties
  • entry supervisor responsibilities. Rescue planning: self-rescue
  • non-entry rescue
  • entry rescue. Ventilation strategies. Reclassification
  • alternative entry procedures
02

Elective module 2 Rescue planning: self-rescue, non-entry rescue, entry rescue. Ventilation strategies. Reclassification and alternative entry procedures. Respiratory Protection

1.5 hrs

29 CFR 1910.134 — written respiratory protection programme.

  • Medical evaluation requirements. Fit testing (qualitative and quantitative). Respirator types: filtering facepiece
  • half-face
  • full-face
  • PAPR
  • SCBA
  • SAR. Selection based on hazard type and protection factor. Maintenance
  • inspection
  • storage. Voluntary use provisions
03

Elective module 3 Selection based on hazard type and protection factor. Maintenance, inspection, and storage. Voluntary use provisions. Powered Industrial Trucks and Forklift Safety

1.5 hrs

29 CFR 1910.178 — truck types and classifications.

  • Operator training and evaluation requirements. Pre-shift inspection. Load handling: capacity
  • stability
  • load centre
  • stacking. Pedestrian safety: designated walkways
  • blind corners
  • horns
  • spotters. Refueling and recharging. Operating on ramps
  • grades
04

Elective module 4 Refueling and recharging. Operating on ramps, grades, and dock areas. Refresher training triggers. Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Health

1.5 hrs

Anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of workplace health hazards.

  • Chemical exposure routes: inhalation
  • ingestion
  • skin absorption
  • injection. OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs)
  • ACGIH Threshold Limit Values (TLVs)
  • and the hierarchy of exposure controls. Workplace monitoring: personal sampling
  • area sampling
  • real-time instruments. Biological monitoring. Occupational health surveillance programmes
05

Elective module 5 Workplace monitoring: personal sampling, area sampling, real-time instruments. Biological monitoring. Occupational health surveillance programmes. Bloodborne Pathogens

1 hr

29 CFR 1910.1030 — exposure control plan.

  • Universal precautions and standard precautions. Engineering controls: sharps containers
  • needleless systems. Work practice controls. PPE for bloodborne pathogen exposure. Hepatitis B vaccination. Post-exposure evaluation and follow-up. Training and recordkeeping. Application beyond healthcare: janitorial
  • first aid responders
  • laboratory workers
06

Elective module 6 janitorial, first aid responders, laboratory workers. Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention

1 hr

Risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs): repetition, force, awkward posture, vibration, contact stress, duration.

  • Ergonomic assessment methods: RULA
  • REBA
  • NIOSH lifting equation. Workstation design: adjustable furniture
  • monitor placement
  • keyboard positioning
  • anti-fatigue matting. Manual material handling: proper lifting technique
  • team lifting
  • mechanical assists
07

Elective module 7 Manual material handling: proper lifting technique, team lifting, mechanical assists. Process Safety Management Awareness

1 hr

29 CFR 1910.119 — PSM overview for general industry supervisors.

  • Highly hazardous chemical threshold quantities. The 14 PSM elements: employee participation
  • process hazard analysis
  • operating procedures
  • training
  • mechanical integrity
  • management of change
  • pre-startup safety review
  • incident investigation
08

Elective module 8 Application in chemical plants, refineries, and facilities with threshold quantities of hazardous chemicals. Safety and Health Programme Development

0.5 hrs
  • Elements of an effective workplace safety programme per OSHA recommended practices: management leadership
  • worker participation
  • hazard identification and assessment
  • hazard prevention and control
  • education and training
  • programme evaluation
  • improvement. ANSI/ASSP Z10
  • ISO 45001 management system awareness
30 instructional hours in total · fully self-paced Download the program brochure

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 16 modules 8 core and 8 elective modules 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

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Career path

Where does this program sit in your career?

It is Level 2 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
  2. 2 30-Hour General Industry Safety and Health Supervisory knowledge YOU ARE HERE
  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

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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 30 instructional hours across 16 modules.
Systems and leadership, not just rules ISO 45001, ANSI/ASSP Z10, audit governance, culture and board-level communication.
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 2 of a nine-level career ladder, with a direct route to International Diplomas.
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What is the 30 Hour General Industry Safety and Health?

The 30 Hour General Industry Safety and Health program from the American Institute of Safety Professionals is a comprehensive, supervisory-level safety training course aligned with the OSHA Outreach Training Program that provides supervisors, safety officers, and managers across manufacturing, warehousing, healthcare, food processing, chemical processing, utilities, and every other general industry sector with the in-depth knowledge they need to identify, evaluate, and control the full range of workplace hazards governed by OSHA 29 CFR 1910. Where the 10 Hour General Industry program provides awareness-level training for workers, the 30 Hour program delivers the comprehensive regulatory knowledge, hazard-control competencies, and supervisory safety skills that personnel with safety responsibilities require to protect their teams, manage compliance, and lead safety culture improvement. The OSHA Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards list is dominated by 29 CFR 1910 general industry violations year after year. Hazard Communication (1910.1200), Lockout/Tagout (1910.147), Respiratory Protection (1910.134), Machine Guarding (1910.212), Powered Industrial Trucks (1910.178), Electrical Wiring (1910.305), and Walking/Working Surfaces (1910 Subpart D) consistently appear among the most-cited standards, costing employers millions of dollars in penalties annually. The 30 Hour General Industry program addresses every one of these high-citation standards in depth, teaching supervisors not just what the hazards are, but which specific OSHA standards govern them, what compliance looks like in practice, and how to implement and maintain the controls that prevent citations and, more importantly, prevent injuries. The program is structured around 20 hours of mandatory core modules covering the most critical general industry hazards and regulatory requirements, plus 10 hours of specialised modules that allow participants to focus on the specific hazard areas most relevant to their industry and workplace. 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 and flexible scheduling designed for supervisors and safety personnel who cannot leave their workplace for multi-day classroom courses. Upon successful completion, graduates receive an American Institute of Safety Professionals certificate, a professional wallet card, and an official transcript, all employer-verifiable through amiosp.com/student-verifications. The 30 Hour General Industry program is the supervisory-level credential in the American Institute of Safety Professionals General Industry Safety career ladder, which extends from 10 Hour worker-level training through specialist, supervisor, trainer, manager, and professional-level programmes up to 132 hours.

Who is this for?

The 30 Hour General Industry Safety and Health program is designed for personnel with supervisory or safety responsibilities in any non-construction industry:

How long does it take?

The program is designed to offer flexible online learning with a minimum instructional contact time of 30 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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