OSHA to host free virtual safety & health training for federal workers Aug. 4-6

OSHA will host a free, three-day virtual training event Aug. 4-6 to help federal agency safety and health personnel strengthen protections for federal workers.

Presented by the OSHA Training Institute in collaboration with the agency's Office of Federal Agency Programs, the series will feature half-day seminars on key topics, including:

• OSHA inspection process for federal agencies
• Workplace violence
• Control of hazardous energy (lockout-tagout)
• Combustible dust recognition and control
• Fall protection
• Construction Focus Four
• Road construction and excavation overview
• Office ergonomics
• Heat stress
• Lead hazard awareness
• Managing an effective respiratory protection program

The event is open only to federal agencies. Registration for federal employees is free and available June 8 through July 24. Attendees must self-register. For assistance, contact the OSHA Training Institute Student Services at [email protected].

OTI provides occupational safety and health training and education for federal and state compliance officers, state consultants, other federal agency personnel, and the private sector. OTI is part of OSHA's Office of Training and Education.

OSHA's Office of Federal Agency Programs coordinates OSHA investigations of safety and health complaints and inspections to help ensure agencies provide safe and healthful workplaces for federal employees.