Occupational Safety & Health Standards
A broad OSH course built on OSHA general-industry standards. Participants learn to select applicable standards, identify and evaluate hazards, prepare inspection checklists and apply safe practices for confined spaces, heights, machinery, energy isolation and chemicals.
At a glance
- 3 days · Overview + first aid awareness
- 5 days · Advanced standards
Who it's for
- Workers, supervisors and OSH engineers in factories, workshops, buildings, schools, oil & gas and power facilities
- Maintenance & facilities engineers
- Anyone wanting OSHA-aligned training
Learning objectives
- Select the OSHA standards (29 CFR 1910) that apply to a hazard
- Identify, analyse and evaluate workplace risks
- Prepare inspection checklists
- Apply safe practices for confined spaces, heights, machinery, energy isolation and hazardous materials
- Know the elements of a successful safety & health program and recordkeeping
- Prepare for emergencies and give basic first aid
Detailed content
- OSHA, scope & general industry standards
- Most frequently cited standards
- OSHA recordkeeping
- Means of egress & fire protection; extinguishers
- Electrical safety
- Walking-working surfaces
- Machine guarding
- Lockout/tagout (hazardous energy control)
- Hazardous (classified) locations
- Scaffolding
- Forklifts & material handling
- Manual handling & ergonomics
- Welding & cutting
- Radiation safety
- Confined spaces
- Hazard communication (GHS)
- Flammable & combustible liquids
- Compressed gas cylinders
- PPE
- Industrial hygiene & pollutants
- Hearing conservation
- Occupational diseases & injuries
- Pre-employment & periodic medical examinations
- Health promotion & OH team
- Facility risk assessment & risk plan
- Assembly points
- Hazard-violation workshop
- When to call emergency services
- Principles of treatment
- Head injuries; recovery position
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- OSHA & Legislation
- Workplace Hazards
- Equipment & Operations
- Chemicals
- Occupational Health (5-day)
- Risk & Emergency
- First Aid
- Case study, action plans and course assessment
Practice, tools and assessment
Hands-on practice
- Site inspection and hazard spotting with photos
- Risk assessment and control hierarchy for a real task
- Incident investigation case study and report
- Case studies from Egyptian and Gulf organizations
Tools and templates you keep
- Risk-assessment (HIRA) form
- Inspection checklists and toolbox-talk template
- Incident investigation report
- Course workbook and slide handouts
How learning is assessed
- Pre- and post-course knowledge check
- Assessment of practical exercises by the trainer
- Action plan reviewed at the end of the course
Built on these standards and bodies of knowledge
- ISO 45001:2018
- OSHA 29 CFR 1910/1926
- NEBOSH / IOSH syllabi; NFPA codes where relevant
How it is delivered
- Public courses in Cairo, in-company programs and live online training
- Practical exercises, case studies and examples from your sector
- Can also run as Train & Stay in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada or Cairo
Part of these career paths
- Health, Safety & Environment · Practitioner
Frequently asked questions
How long is Occupational Safety & Health Standards?
The program runs 3 days; other formats: 5 days. In-company versions can be adapted to your needs.
Is the course taught in Arabic or English?
Sessions are usually delivered in Arabic with English technical terms and materials. Full English delivery is available for in-company groups.
Can you run it inside our company?
Yes. In-company programs use exercises built on your own processes. Tell us the group size and preferred timing and we will send a proposal.
Will I receive a certificate?
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
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