122 Introduction to Hazard Controls

Modules:
2
Hours:
1
Sectors:
Construction, EM 385-1-1, General Industry, HAZWOPER, Healthcare, Oil & Gas, Short/Fresher, Specialty
Target Audience:
Employee, Manager, Supervisor
Fee

Description

Course Description

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This course introduces the fundamental concepts and effective strategies for recognizing and managing hazards in the workplace. The focus is on applying the “Hierarchy of Controls” framework to systematically reduce or eliminate risks and protect employees from potential dangers.


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As a learner with OSH Center, you can access all training resources at no cost, including quizzes and interactive course components. To obtain official records like exam results, certificates, and transcripts, you may purchase a certificate package.

Course Objectives

By the conclusion of this course, learners will be able to:

ID Objective
TO 1.0 Successfully earn a score of at least 70% on the final assessment.
LO 1.1.1 Define the terms “hazards” and “exposures” in the workplace and provide relevant examples.
LO 1.1.2 Explain the concepts of “recognized” versus “foreseeable” hazards with illustrative examples.
LO 1.1.3 Identify and describe examples of physical, environmental, and potential exposures in work settings.
LO 1.1.4 List and characterize the five broad categories of hazards that employees might encounter, including specific examples.
LO 1.1.5 Detail the 13 specific types of hazards, providing descriptions and examples for each category.
LO 1.2.1 Explain the different hazard control methods outlined in the “Hierarchy of Controls,” with examples for each.
LO 1.2.2 Describe OSH Center’s requirements related to “technical” and “economic” feasibility in hazard control, giving practical examples.
LO 1.2.3 Illustrate the control strategies of “elimination,” “substitution,” and “engineering controls” through examples.
LO 1.2.4 Discuss the use of “warnings,” “administrative controls,” “personal protective equipment,” and “interim measures” as controls, with examples.
LO 1.2.5 Outline safe work practices that help minimize risk and provide relevant examples.
LO 1.2.6 Explain the objectives of preventive and corrective maintenance programs, accompanied by illustrative examples.

Key: TO – Terminal Objective, LO – Learning Objective

Key Topics
  • ✔ Hazard and Exposure Definitions
  • ✔ General Hazard Categories
  • ✔ OSH Center-Recognized Hazard Categories
  • ✔ Hazard Types
  • ✔ Physical
  • ✔ Environmental
  • ✔ And Potential Exposure
  • ✔ Hierarchy of Hazard Controls
  • ✔ Control Strategies
  • ✔ Interim Measures
  • ✔ Corrective and Preventive Maintenance

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