OSHA General Industry Course
Our specialized OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Course provides a foundation in workplace safety, health, and OSHA compliance, with a special emphasis on laboratory environments. Participants learn to identify, evaluate, and control hazards commonly found in academic, biotech, life sciences, R&D, analytical, pharmaceutical, and similar laboratory settings.
This two-day course covers essential workplace safety and health topics while highlighting hazards and safety considerations unique to laboratory environments. Participants who successfully complete the course receive an OSHA 10-Hour General Industry card.
Course Topics:
OSHA & Workplace Safety | Walking & Working Surfaces | Fall Protection | Emergency Action & Exit Routes | Fire Prevention & Protection | Electrical Safety | Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) | Hazard Communication (HazCom) & GHS | Safety Data Sheets (SDS) | Laboratory-Specific Hazards
Elective Topics
Elective topics may vary based on participant needs and interests.
Hazardous Materials | Safety & Health Programs | Industrial Hygiene | Bloodborne Pathogens | OSHA Laboratory Standard & Chemical Hygiene Plans | Laboratory Safety Case Studies & “Worst” Lab Picture Tour
What You'll Take Away
Participants will gain practical knowledge to help identify, evaluate, and control workplace hazards in laboratory environments, with a focus on OSHA requirements and laboratory-specific safety practices.
Course Topics:
OSHA & Workplace Safety | Walking & Working Surfaces | Fall Protection | Emergency Action & Exit Routes | Fire Prevention & Protection | Electrical Safety | Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) | Hazard Communication (HazCom) & GHS | Safety Data Sheets (SDS) | Laboratory-Specific Hazards
Elective Topics
Elective topics may vary based on participant needs and interests.
Hazardous Materials | Safety & Health Programs | Industrial Hygiene | Bloodborne Pathogens | OSHA Laboratory Standard & Chemical Hygiene Plans | Laboratory Safety Case Studies & “Worst” Lab Picture Tour
What You'll Take Away
Participants will gain practical knowledge to help identify, evaluate, and control workplace hazards in laboratory environments, with a focus on OSHA requirements and laboratory-specific safety practices.
⚠️ Participant Verification & Attendance Requirements:
To qualify for the official OSHA General Industry completion card, OSHA regulations require LSI to verify each participant’s identity, attendance, and course completion. To meet these compliance requirements during live virtual delivery, each participant must:
- Individual Access: Join the course individually through the designated virtual platform.
- Camera & Audio: Keep a working camera on and an active microphone available to verify identity, presence, and participation during attendance checks.
- Active Engagement: Actively participate in course discussions, exercises, and required interactions.
- Full Attendance: Complete 100% of all 10 instructional hours without unapproved absences.
Learning That Makes a Difference
Whether you're just starting or leading the charge, you'll find resources tailored to your role.
⭐ "Couldn't recommend it enough for all those involved in laboratory settings! Special thank you Corey W. Briggs, CIH, FAIHA, AIHA Dist. Lect for putting leading this wonderful training and facilitating great discussions on the safety of laboratory spaces in industry and academia."
⭐ "I liked that it was taught with someone with a lot of practical lab auditing experience. I also liked that it gives me a reference point to see how other OSHA standards apply outside of the standards that I am more familiar with."
⭐ "I really enjoyed how it was set up to allow all the attendees to give input at various times, as well as use our expertise to enhance the learning experience too."
Scheduled Courses:
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Discount Policy: Discounts may not be combined.
Lodging, transportation and meals not included in tuition for in-person courses.
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We operate on a very tight budget to sustain our programs as a non-profit. Therefore, we reserve the right to cancel sessions which have insufficient participants to cover our costs. To help ensure that a program runs, please consider registering as early as possible.
When registering more than one person, please make sure to include all the names and email addresses at check-out.
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