The introduction of the Workers' Rights topic in the OSHA 10 Hour and 30 Hour courses has been viewed upon as one of the most important topics that OSHA deals with. OSHA has observed that in the past many workers have not been able to voice concerns of their health and safety at the workplace due to fear of action being taken against them by their employers. In an effort to encourage workers' to speak up for their rights, OSHA has introduced this new topic into the OSHA safety training program courses.
This topic will very likely have a positive effect on thousands of workers who undergo the Outreach training programs every years. The topic stresses on the importance of workers' rights and creates awareness amongst the workers with regards to their right to:
A safe & healthy working environment.
Know about the various types hazards and hazardous chemicals that are prevalent at the workplace.
Learn about the possible injuries and illnesses at their workplace.
Undergo training
Request for a surprise OSHA inspection and to participate in this inspection.
Be free from any retaliation for exercising their rights.
For years on end, workers have been keeping quiet about the unsafe working conditions, and have not opened up about their insecurities at work because of the fear of losing their jobs. This new training however, will help to embolden the workers and encourage them to speak up about their current work practices and the hazards that are prevalent in their workplaces.
During the 10 and 30 hour trainings, the trainers will cover a wide range of topics on workers' rights and how to file a complaint. The trainings will also provide workers with samples of weekly fatality and injury figures and the Material Data Safety Sheet and a log of all the work related injuries.
The OSHA 30 Hour Outreach training is a program that seeks to spread awareness amongst the workers with regards to their rights and how they can identify and reduce job related hazards.
This topic will very likely have a positive effect on thousands of workers who undergo the Outreach training programs every years. The topic stresses on the importance of workers' rights and creates awareness amongst the workers with regards to their right to:
A safe & healthy working environment.
Know about the various types hazards and hazardous chemicals that are prevalent at the workplace.
Learn about the possible injuries and illnesses at their workplace.
Undergo training
Request for a surprise OSHA inspection and to participate in this inspection.
Be free from any retaliation for exercising their rights.
For years on end, workers have been keeping quiet about the unsafe working conditions, and have not opened up about their insecurities at work because of the fear of losing their jobs. This new training however, will help to embolden the workers and encourage them to speak up about their current work practices and the hazards that are prevalent in their workplaces.
During the 10 and 30 hour trainings, the trainers will cover a wide range of topics on workers' rights and how to file a complaint. The trainings will also provide workers with samples of weekly fatality and injury figures and the Material Data Safety Sheet and a log of all the work related injuries.
The OSHA 30 Hour Outreach training is a program that seeks to spread awareness amongst the workers with regards to their rights and how they can identify and reduce job related hazards.
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