OSHA-Aligned
Safety Manager Training
A complete training track for Safety Managers covering program leadership, hazard controls, training, recordkeeping, and high-hazard topics. Built around OSHA standards and recommended practices. Always verify with the latest OSHA publications and the eCFR.
Table of Contents
Module 1 — Safety & Health Program (7 Core Elements)
Module 2 — Roles, Duties, and Legal Basics
Module 3 — Hazard Identification & Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
Module 4 — Training Program & Documentation
Module 5 — OSHA Recordkeeping & Reporting (29 CFR 1904)
Module 6 — Hazard Communication (29 CFR 1910.1200)
Module 7 — Control of Hazardous Energy — LOTO (29 CFR 1910.147)
Module 8 — Personal Protective Equipment (29 CFR 1910 Subpart I)
Module 9 — Fall Protection (29 CFR 1926.501)
Module 10 — Scaffolds (29 CFR 1926.451)
Module 11 — Excavations & Trenching (1926 Subpart P)
Module 12 — Confined Spaces & Atmospheric Testing
Module 13 — Mobile Equipment & Forklifts
Module 14 — Electrical Safety, GFCI, and Temporary Power
Module 15 — Emergency Action, Fire Prevention, Heat & First Aid
Module 16 — Audits, Inspections, and Continuous Improvement
Module 1 — Safety & Health Program (7 Core Elements) Recommended Practices
Build your program using OSHA’s 7 elements: Management Leadership, Worker Participation, Hazard Identification & Assessment, Hazard Prevention & Control, Education & Training, Program Evaluation & Improvement, and Communication & Coordination with Host/Contractors.
- Create a written policy signed by top leadership.
- Set leading/lagging KPIs (e.g., % JHAs completed, findings closed).
- Establish a safety committee with worker representation.
Module 2 — Roles, Duties, and Legal Basics Foundations
- Know the difference between the OSH Act, OSHA regulations (29 CFR), and consensus standards.
- Identify your industry scope (General Industry 1910 vs. Construction 1926) and multi-employer responsibilities.
- Define “Competent Person” for topics like scaffolds and excavations.
Module 3 — Hazard Identification & Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) Core Skill
- Build a site-specific hazard inventory: physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic.
- Perform JHAs: break tasks into steps → identify hazards → set controls (engineering, admin, PPE).
- Prioritize controls using the hierarchy; track closure in an action log.
Module 4 — Training Program & Documentation Compliance Critical
- Build a Training Matrix by role (orientation, task-specific, annual refreshers).
- Document: syllabus, roster/sign-in, assessments, and practical verification.
- Maintain language-appropriate training; verify comprehension.
Module 5 — OSHA Recordkeeping & Reporting (29 CFR 1904) Mandatory
- Log recordable cases on OSHA 300; complete Form 301; post 300A annually.
- Report in 8 hours: fatalities; in 24 hours: in-patient hospitalizations, amputations, loss of an eye.
- Retention and electronic submission (if applicable) per 1904 rules.
Module 6 — Hazard Communication (29 CFR 1910.1200) Mandatory
- Written HazCom Program; updated chemical inventory.
- GHS labels & SDS access; employee training on hazards and protective measures.
- Non-routine tasks & contractor communications.
Module 7 — Control of Hazardous Energy (LOTO) (29 CFR 1910.147) High Hazard
- Written LOTO program; machine-specific procedures; annual audits.
- Authorized vs. affected employees; group LOTO; shift change control.
- Testing/positioning allowances and restoration steps.
Module 8 — Personal Protective Equipment (29 CFR 1910 Subpart I) Mandatory
- PPE hazard assessment; selection; fit; training; care.
- Eye/face, head, hand, foot, hearing, respiratory (with medical eval & fit testing when required).
Module 9 — Fall Protection (29 CFR 1926.501) High Hazard
- Trigger heights (construction): 6 ft typical; edges, roofs, holes, leading edges.
- Systems: guardrails, PFAS, safety nets; warning lines on low-slope roofs (with controls).
- Rescue planning and inspection of equipment.
Module 10 — Scaffolds (29 CFR 1926.451) High Hazard
- Erection/dismantling under a competent person by trained workers.
- Platform, guardrail, access, load capacity, and inspection requirements.
- Weather/slippery conditions and fall protection interfaces.
Module 11 — Excavations & Trenching (1926 Subpart P) High Hazard
- Competent person inspections; soil classification; utilities locate.
- Protective systems (sloping, shoring, shielding); access/egress; atmospheric hazards.
- Exception parameters (e.g., stable rock; <5 ft with no cave-in indicators).
Module 12 — Confined Spaces & Atmospheric Testing High Hazard
- Construction confined spaces (Subpart AA): permit vs. non-permit; entry roles and permits.
- Testing/monitoring, ventilation, isolation, rescue services.
Module 13 — Mobile Equipment & Forklifts Operator Training
- Powered industrial trucks (initial & refresher training, evaluation).
- Spotters, traffic plans, visibility, and seatbelt policies.
Module 14 — Electrical Safety, GFCI, and Temporary Power High Hazard
- Assured equipment grounding conductor programs or GFCI protection on construction sites.
- Arc flash boundaries (by qualified persons), temporary power setup, and cord/cable care.
Module 15 — Emergency Action, Fire Prevention, Heat & First Aid Programs
- Emergency Action Plan (EAP): reporting, evacuation, roles, drills.
- Fire prevention (housekeeping, hot work permits); heat illness prevention.
- First aid/CPR availability, eyewash/showers where required.
Module 16 — Audits, Inspections, and Continuous Improvement Culture
- Weekly inspections; corrective action tracking; trend analysis.
- Management review cadence; lessons learned and communication loops.
- Subcontractor oversight and prequalification criteria.
Tip: Use leading indicators (JHA rate, close-out time) alongside lagging indicators (TRIR, DART).
Downloads & Helpful Links
- OSHA: Safety & Health Programs (7 Elements)
- 29 CFR 1904 — Recordkeeping
- 1910.1200 — Hazard Communication
- 1910.147 — Lockout/Tagout
- 1910 Subpart I — PPE
- 1926.501 — Fall Protection
- 1926.451 — Scaffolds
- 1926 Subpart P — Excavations