Course Outline
Introduction to Occupational Safety & Health
• Understanding workplace health and safety principles
• OSHA framework and safety awareness
• Employer and employee responsibilities
• Importance of proactive workplace safety culture
Hazard Identification & Risk Awareness
• Recognising workplace hazards
• Understanding unsafe acts and unsafe conditions
• Importance of reporting hazards and near misses
• Basic workplace risk assessment awareness
Walking & Working Surfaces
• Slips, trips, and falls
• Housekeeping standards
• Safe access and movement within workplaces
• Floor and surface hazards
Fire Prevention & Emergency Procedures
• Common workplace fire hazards
• Emergency response procedures
• Evacuation awareness
• Fire prevention responsibilities
Electrical Safety Awareness
• Basic electrical hazards
• Safe use of electrical equipment
• Damaged equipment reporting
• Preventing electrical incidents
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Types of PPE used in general industry
• Correct PPE selection and usage
• PPE limitations and maintenance
• Employee responsibilities regarding PPE
Manual Handling & Ergonomics Awareness
• Safe lifting principles
• Musculoskeletal injury prevention
• Ergonomic awareness within workplaces
• Safe movement and handling practices
Machine & Equipment Safety
• Machine guarding awareness
• Safe equipment operation principles
• Lockout / Tagout awareness
• Reporting unsafe machinery conditions
Hazard Communication
• Understanding chemical hazards
• Safety Data Sheets (SDS) awareness
• Labelling systems
• Safe storage and handling practices
Workplace Safety Responsibilities
• Employee participation in workplace safety
• Importance of communication and reporting
• Incident prevention through observation
• Supporting organisational safety systems
Who the Course Is For
This course is suitable for employees, supervisors, and personnel working within general industry environments, including:
• Manufacturing Personnel
• Warehouse & Logistics Staff
• Facilities Management Teams
• Maintenance Personnel
• Operations Supervisors
• Safety Officers & Coordinators
• Engineering Support Staff
• Construction Support Personnel
• Hospitality & Retail Operations Staff
• General Industry Employees
No previous OSHA training is required.
Why This Training Is Important
Risk Reduction
Unsafe workplace conditions and poor hazard awareness can lead to injuries, operational disruption, and increased organisational risk.
Legal & Organisational Responsibility
Employers must provide safe working environments and ensure employees understand workplace hazards and safety procedures.
Workplace Safety Culture
Safety awareness training encourages proactive employee participation in workplace risk reduction.
Compliance
Training supports organisational duties under UAE occupational health and safety regulations and international best practice standards.
Course Objectives
Participants will:
• Understand fundamental workplace safety principles
• Recognise common workplace hazards
• Identify unsafe conditions and behaviours
• Apply basic risk awareness techniques
• Understand PPE and emergency procedures
• Improve workplace hazard reporting awareness
• Support organisational safety compliance and culture
Course Format & Delivery
Instructor-led training
• Interactive discussion and workplace scenario analysis
• Practical hazard recognition exercises
• Workplace-relevant UAE industry examples
Delivered:
• Onsite at client premises, or
• Online Webinar
The course focuses on practical workplace awareness and operational safety understanding rather than theory-only instruction.
UAE Legislation Supported
This training supports organisational responsibilities under UAE occupational health and safety requirements, including:
• UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation workplace safety requirements
• Dubai Municipality health and safety guidelines
• Abu Dhabi Occupational Safety and Health Center (ADOSH) framework requirements
• OSHA General Industry safety principles and international best practices
UAE workplace safety obligations require organisations to:
• Provide safe working environments
• Identify and control workplace hazards
• Provide employee safety information and training
• Maintain workplace emergency procedures
• Implement appropriate PPE and risk control measures
Why Choose Samson Training
Samson Training delivers professional workplace safety training focused on practical operational risk awareness and workforce safety culture.
Our approach emphasises:
• Practical hazard awareness
• Clear workplace safety responsibilities
• Real operational workplace scenarios
• Consistent professional delivery
• Observation-led safety understanding
• Internationally aligned safety awareness practices
We position workplace safety as a shared organisational responsibility — not simply a compliance exercise.
FAQ's
What is OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Training?
OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Training provides foundational workplace safety awareness covering common hazards, emergency procedures, PPE, and employee safety responsibilities.
Who should attend this course?
The course is suitable for employees, supervisors, facilities personnel, warehouse staff, maintenance teams, and operational personnel working in general industry environments.
Is OSHA training recognised in the UAE?
OSHA principles are internationally recognised and widely used by organisations within the UAE to strengthen workplace safety awareness and operational safety standards.
Does the course include practical workplace examples?
Yes. The training includes workplace scenarios, hazard recognition exercises, and practical discussions relevant to UAE industry environments.
Can the course be delivered onsite?
Yes. Training can be delivered onsite and tailored to organisational operations and workplace risks.
