OSX 940 • OSHA 5119: Cal/OSHA Standards (GI)

Course Description

This course provides students with the ability to understand the relationship between OSHA and Cal/OSHA Standards, policies, and procedures. Students will identify hazards which occur in general industry, and determine appropriate Cal/OSHA Standards (Title 8).

Course topics include Title 8 Construction Standards and compliance, training topics required in the 10 and 30-hour Outreach Training Programs, Injury and Illness Prevention Program, and Cal/OSHA training guidelines. Upon course completion General Industry Outreach Trainers will be authorized to teach 10 and 30-hour Cal/OSHA Outreach Training Programs.

Who Should Attend

Individuals responsible for overseeing safety in industries such as: Construction, Manufacturing, Maritime and General Industry.

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe changes within Cal/OSHA’s general industry program over the past four years with special emphasis on the past year
2. Describe the effects of workplace injuries and illnesses
3. Explain the mission and importance of Cal/OSHA
4. Describe the organization, origin and codification of Cal/OSHA Standards Title 8
5. Describe the process for Cal/OSHA inspections, citations, and penalties
6. Explain the Cal/OSHA recordkeeping requirements for injuries and illnesses
7. Identify recent changes to Cal/OSHA Outreach Training Program

CEUs: 3.0
Prerequisites: None
Course Length: 4 days
Recommended Materials: Pen, pencil, highlighter and writing pad. Outreach Trainers must bring Outreach Trainer Card to class to receive Cal/OSHA endorsement sticker.

Outreach Trainers looking to participate in the Cal/OSHA Endorsement program must have at least one year of verifiable safety and health experience with an organization governed by Cal/OSHA standards. Outreach Trainers will be required to sign a “Statement of Eligibility” form, prior to, or in their Cal/OSHA Partnership authorization course.

Cal/OSHA Endorsement expires with the Outreach Trainer Card. When taking OSHA 502/503 to renew federal status, Cal/OSHA endorsement must be updated by taking OSHA 5029/5039.

 Registration Eligibility

Students who wish to participate in OSHA–numbered courses in the online synchronous video conferencing format must have a valid physical address in OSHA's San Francisco Region (AK, AZ, CA, OR, NV, HI, ID, WA, Guam, and American Samoa), or obtain permission from their local OTIEC to attend a class outside their home region.

Other CSUDH OTIEC courses can be taken by anyone (no residency required).

System and Equipment Requirements

It is important that students review the system and equipment requirements listed below to be able to successfully take part in a CSUDH OTIEC course, whether participating in person or online via video conferencing.

  In-Person System and Equipment Requirements

• A laptop with built-in camera, Wi-Fi capability

  Online System and Equipment Requirements

• An internet connection – broadband wired or wireless (4G/LTE or better)
• Access to computer or laptop with built-in camera – one student per device
• OSHA 510, 511, 500 and 501 Students only:
  Additional stand-alone webcam or secondary device (phone)
• Built-in or external speakers/headset and microphone

  Additional Student Resources

• How to Navigate a PDF
• Video Conferencing Instructions
• Weekly OSHA-related Updates

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