OSHA Training

OSHA 30 Hour Class – General Industry

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Date/Time

Date(s) - November 16, 2026 - November 19, 2026
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location

Mid-America Safety & Environmental, LLC
2259 N Burton Avenue
Springfield, MO 65803

Course Overview

The OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Outreach Training program is a comprehensive safety and health training course designed to provide workers and supervisors with a thorough understanding of OSHA standards, workplace hazard recognition, and effective hazard prevention strategies. Developed in accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor’s OSHA Outreach Training Program guidelines, this course equips participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to identify, evaluate, and control common workplace hazards found in general industry settings.

Delivered by Mid-America Safety & Environmental — a trusted safety training provider based in Missouri — this course reflects our commitment to fostering a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement in workplaces throughout the region.

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for individuals who have safety and health responsibilities in a general industry workplace, including but not limited to:

Supervisors, foremen, and team leads responsible for worker safety
Safety officers, EHS coordinators, and safety committee members
Workers seeking to advance their safety knowledge and career credentials
Managers and operations personnel overseeing general industry facilities
New employees entering safety-sensitive roles in manufacturing, warehousing, utilities, or similar industries
Anyone required by their employer or contract to hold an OSHA 30-Hour General Industry card

Key Topics Covered

The curriculum is fully aligned with the OSHA Outreach Training Program for General Industry (29 CFR 1910) and covers the following subject areas:

Introduction to OSHA: History, mission, worker rights and employer responsibilities, OSHA inspections, and the General Duty Clause.
Walking-Working Surfaces: Slip, trip, and fall hazards; floor and wall openings; ladders; scaffolding; and fall protection requirements.
Emergency Action Plans & Fire Safety: Developing and implementing emergency action plans, fire prevention plans, fire extinguisher use, and evacuation procedures.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Hazard assessment, selection, use, and maintenance of PPE including eye, face, head, foot, hand, and hearing protection.
Electrical Safety: Electrical hazard recognition, safe work practices, grounding, lockout/tagout, and NFPA 70E basics.
Hazard Communication / GHS: The Globally Harmonized System (GHS), Safety Data Sheets (SDS), chemical labeling requirements, and employee right-to-know.
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO): Control of hazardous energy, energy isolation procedures, LOTO program development, and authorized vs. affected employee roles.
Machine Guarding: Types of machine hazards, guarding methods, point-of-operation protection, and maintenance requirements.
Permit-Required Confined Spaces: Identifying confined spaces, atmospheric testing, permit systems, rescue procedures, and attendant/entrant responsibilities.
Ergonomics: Recognizing ergonomic risk factors, musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), engineering and administrative controls, and workplace design.
Materials Handling & Storage: Safe manual lifting techniques, powered industrial trucks (forklifts), rigging, and proper storage practices.
Bloodborne Pathogens: Exposure control plans, universal precautions, PPE, and post-exposure procedures.
Recordkeeping (OSHA 300 Logs): Employer recordkeeping obligations, injury and illness recording, and reporting requirements.
Additional Hazards: Depending on class composition, additional topics may include industrial hygiene, heat and cold stress, noise exposure, and workplace violence prevention.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the purpose and authority of OSHA and describe workers’ rights under the OSH Act
Identify and assess common general industry hazards using OSHA standards as a framework
Apply hazard recognition, evaluation, and control principles to real-world workplace scenarios
Understand and communicate the requirements of key OSHA 29 CFR 1910 standards
Develop and contribute to effective safety programs, including emergency action plans and LOTO procedures
Properly select, use, and maintain personal protective equipment
Interpret Safety Data Sheets and chemical labels under the GHS/HazCom standard
Promote a proactive safety culture within their organization

Course Format & Duration

Total Hours: 30 hours of instruction, meeting OSHA Outreach Training Program requirements.
Delivery Format: Instructor-led classroom training with interactive discussions, case studies, group activities, and visual aids. Online/blended delivery options may be available — contact us for details.
Class Size: Limited enrollment to ensure an engaging, interactive learning environment.
Schedule Options: Available as a multi-day course (e.g., five 6-hour days or four 7.5-hour days). Custom scheduling for employer groups is available upon request.
Location: Courses are offered at our Missouri training facility and can be brought on-site to your workplace for groups of 10 or more.
Language: Instruction is available in English. Spanish-language sessions may be arranged — please inquire in advance.

Certification & OSHA Card

Participants who attend all required hours and successfully complete the course will receive:

An official OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Outreach Training completion card, issued by the OSHA Training Institute (OTI) through an authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer.
A course completion certificate from Mid-America Safety & Environmental.
The OSHA 30-Hour card is widely recognized by employers, contractors, and regulatory agencies as evidence of comprehensive safety training.
Cards are typically processed and mailed within 2–4 weeks of course completion.

Note: The OSHA 30-Hour card does not expire; however, employers and contracting agencies may have their own renewal or refresher requirements. Mid-America Safety & Environmental recommends periodic refresher training to stay current with evolving OSHA standards.

Prerequisites

No formal prerequisites are required to enroll in this course.
Participants should have a basic understanding of the English language (or Spanish, if enrolling in a Spanish-language session).
Prior completion of the OSHA 10-Hour General Industry course is beneficial but not required.
Participants must attend all 30 hours of instruction to qualify for the OSHA completion card — partial credit is not awarded.