Basic Safety Orientation (GI) | Fortier Loss Control

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Basic Safety Orientation (General Industry)

Price: $20.00
Delivery: On-Demand (Self-Paced)
Duration: 1 Hour
Language: English
Provider: Fortier Loss Control

Customer Support: Toll-Free 877-881-2235

Course Overview

The Basic Safety Orientation (General Industry) course provides an essential introduction to workplace safety for employees in manufacturing, warehousing, maintenance, utilities, transportation, and other general industry environments.

You’ll learn how OSHA applies to your workplace, how to recognize and control hazards, and how to use personal protective equipment (PPE) effectively. This course covers chemical, fire, electrical, confined space, and other key hazards to help you work safely from your first day on the job.

Who Should Take This Course

• New general industry employees and apprentices

• Temporary workers and contractors entering an industrial site

• Supervisors seeking a safety refresher

• Anyone needing a concise OSHA general industry safety overview

OSHA-Referenced Learning Objectives (29 CFR 1910)

• Introduction to OSHA Standards: Explain OSHA’s role in worker protection, worker rights, and employer duties.

• General Safety and Health Provisions: Recognize basic site safety requirements applicable across general industry workplaces.

• Occupational Health and Environmental Controls: Apply preventive measures to protect worker health.

• Personal Protective Equipment – Subpart I: Identify PPE types, uses, and OSHA requirements.

• Fire Protection – Subpart L: Follow OSHA guidelines for fire prevention, detection, and suppression.

• Hazardous Materials – Subpart H: Recognize chemical hazards and safe handling methods.

• Electrical Standards – Subpart S: Identify electrical hazards and apply safe work practices.

• Lockout/Tagout – Subpart J: Understand energy control procedures to prevent unexpected start-up.

• Material Handling – Subpart N: Follow safety requirements for manual and powered material handling.

• Machine Guarding – Subpart O: Apply safeguards to protect against moving parts.

• Walking-Working Surfaces – Subpart D: Prevent slips, trips, and falls on walking surfaces.

• Permit-Required Confined Spaces: Recognize confined space hazards and safety controls.

Topics Covered

• OSHA standards and interpretations for general industry

• Hazard communication (labels, SDS, training, worker rights)

• Chemical hazard identification and control

• Fire prevention and extinguisher requirements

• PPE selection, inspection, and maintenance

• Electrical safety and grounding practices

• Lockout/tagout procedures for hazardous energy

• Machine guarding and equipment safety

• Walking-working surfaces, ladders, and platforms

• Ergonomic hazard prevention

• Confined space awareness and rescue basics

Course Format & Requirements

• Delivery: 100% online, mobile-friendly

• Assessment: Quizzes after each section; 70% minimum required to advance

• Attempts: Three failed attempts result in lockout; in-person completion required

• Completion: Certificate of Completion available immediately in your My Training page

Certification

• Certificate valid for one year unless otherwise noted

• Some employers may require this course as part of new hire orientation or annual refresher programs

End-of-Course Instructions

• Pass all quizzes with a 70% or higher

• Complete the post-course survey to finalize your record

• Access supplementary materials from the course “Materials” tab

Subject Matter Expert

Luis Quintanar — OSHA Outreach Trainer, bilingual in English and Spanish, with over 300 course deliveries in construction, oil & gas, energy, and general industry. Specializes in hazard assessments, site safety plans, and OSHA compliance audits.

For trainer inquiries: outreach-trainer@360training.com

Why Train with Fortier Loss Control

• OSHA-compliant safety training for general industry

• Self-paced, online learning accessible 24/7

• Mobile-friendly course platform

• Immediate proof of completion

• Backed by experienced OSHA-authorized trainers

Enroll today to gain the essential safety knowledge every general industry worker needs to prevent accidents, protect health, and stay compliant with OSHA regulations.