Course Description

OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certification Course

Delivered in person and taught exclusively by OSHA-authorized Outreach Trainers, this highly interactive course provides practical, high-impact safety training. Participants will learn to: 

• Spot common workplace hazards before they become incidents
• Reduce risk and improve day-to-day safety practices
• Understand OSHA rules that apply to your operation
• Build stronger safety leadership on the floor

Compliance:
• Meets all federal OSHA Outreach Training Program requirements

Credentials Upon Completion:
• Official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA 30-Hour General Industry card
• Athens Technical College Certificate of Completion for employer training records and professional recognition

Why In-Person Training Matters:
• Ask questions and work through real workplace scenarios in real time
• Hear how other supervisors handle similar safety challenges
• Break down OSHA standards into practical, day-to-day expectations
• Leave better prepared to identify issues, correct hazards, and guide your team

Duration: 5 consecutive days (30 contact hours)
Cost: $575 per person

Class Size: Enrollment capped at 15 to maintain engagement and discussion
Attendance: Full attendance required for all 30 contact hours

REGISTRATION CLOSES FRIDAY, 5/22. 

Who Is This For:

• Supervisors and team leads
• Production, warehouse, and maintenance managers
• EHS, safety, and compliance personnel
• Employees with safety or compliance oversight responsibilities
• Individuals moving into supervisory or safety leadership roles

What We Will Cover: 

Core OSHA standards for general industry, including:

• Hazard identification and control
• Safety and health management principles
• PPE requirements
• Machine guarding
• Hazard communication
• Lockout/Tagout
• Electrical safety
• Fire prevention and emergency action plans
• Workers’ rights and employer responsibilities
• Bloodborne pathogens
• Additional OSHA-required topics

Course Format:

• Delivered by Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainers
• Interactive discussion with real-world examples
• OSHA 30 student handbook provided

Laptop Requirement:

Participants should bring a laptop for accessing OSHA.gov resources and completing in-class activities. If you do not have one, we will provide a laptop for use during the course. Please let us know in advance if you need one.

Meals & Logistics:

• Light snacks, coffee, and water provided daily
• One-hour lunch break (lunch on your own)
• Participants are welcome to bring additional snacks or beverages