OSHA & Workplace Safety
OSHA & Workplace Safety Training
A wide range of OSHA and workplace safety courses are available to enhance employee safety awareness, compliance, and operational efficiency. From foundational OSHA 10-hour and 30-hour courses to specialized training in overhead crane safety, lockout/tagout procedures, and forklift operation, these programs equip workers and supervisors with the skills needed to maintain a safe work environment. Forklift Instructor Certification is also available for in-house training, along with HeartSaver CPR/First Aid/AED courses to prepare first responders for emergencies. Each course aligns with OSHA standards, helping businesses meet regulatory requirements and promote a culture of safety.
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Leigh Newman
leigh.newman@westgatech.edu
706-756-4613.
OSHA 1O-Hour General Industry
Ideal for supervisors with safety responsibilities, this course promotes employee safety and health awareness. Participants receive a 10-hour training certificate and an official OSHA 10-hour wallet card upon completion.
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
Designed for safety, health, and compliance professionals, this in-depth course covers OSHA standards and safety awareness. Perfect for plant operations staff and safety committee members, it focuses on recognizing and reducing job site hazards. Participants will learn to address safety and health risks in industrial workplaces.
OSHA Overhead Crane
Focused on OSHA 1910.179 and ANSI B30.2 requirements, this program trains overhead crane operators in inspection and safety. Topics include inspection processes, operator responsibilities, crane design, maintenance, and wire rope classification.
HeartSaver - CPR/First Aid/AED
Taught by American Heart Association-certified instructors, this one-day course trains participants in basic first aid, CPR, and AED procedures. Ideal for first responders, it meets OSHA-recommended skills for workplace safety and regulatory requirements.
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
This course highlights employer responsibilities for developing and implementing energy control programs. Participants will learn about procedures, training, audits, and methods for controlling hazardous energy during machinery servicing and maintenance.
Forklift Operator
Gain essential skills and knowledge to operate a sit-down counterbalanced, LP gas-powered forklift safely. This course includes OSHA compliance, safety practices, operations, and basic maintenance.
Forklift Instructor Certification
Certify employees to train forklift operators. This comprehensive course includes a three-year operator license, instructor certification, training techniques, and a complete trainer's manual with forms, quizzes, PowerPoint presentations, and compliance guidelines. Graduates receive both an operator and a trainer card.