Cal/OSHA Standards for General Industry (OSHA 5119) has been developed in partnership with CAL/OSHA, and emphasizes general industry standards and compliance with the Title 8 Industrial Relations section of the California Code of Regulations (CCR). This 4-day course covers a wide range of important safety topics, including:

  • Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP)
  • Multi-employer and dual employer
  • Machinery and Machine Guarding
  • Hazardous Materials
  • Confined Space
  • Industrial Hygiene
  • Lockout/Tagout
  • Ergonomics
  • Electrical Safety
  • Heat Illness Prevention

Participants in this course will be able to understand the relationship between OSHA and Cal/OSHA Standards, policies, and procedures; identify general industry hazards; locate and determine appropriate Cal/OSHA General Industry Standards, policies, and procedures; and describe the use of Cal/OSHA General Industry Standards and regulations to supplement an ongoing safety and health program.

The course also provides existing OSHA Outreach Trainers an endorsement authorizing them to teach 10- & 30-hr Cal/OSHA general industry outreach courses. (NOTE: For those who want to receive a Cal/OSHA Outreach Trainer endorsement, additional prerequisites are: OSHA #501 Trainer Course for General Industry or OSHA #503 Update for General Industry Outreach Trainers (must be a current trainer) AND one year of Cal/OSHA general industry safety experience.

Cal/OSHA Standards for General Industry (OSHA 5119) is being offered at the OSHA Training Center on November 3-6 in Fullerton, CA, and November 9-12 in Bakersfield, CA.