Twenty-eight students completed an OSHA 30-hour “General Industry Training” course this week. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) offers this 30-hour program to educate participants about workplace and jobsite safety.
Per the OSHA website (https://www.osha.gov/training/outreach/), the OSHA Outreach Training Program for General Industry “provides training for workers and employers on the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of safety and health hazards in workplaces in general industry. The program also provides information regarding workers' rights, employer responsibilities, and how to file a complaint.”
The course is designed to benefit workers in manufacturing, storage, health care and other industries. A few of the many topics covered in this course include learning about electrical hazards, personal protective equipment (PPE), and blood pathogens.
The course was first offered to seniors who plan to either directly enter the workforce after graduation or who plan to attend a vocational program. The remaining available seats were then granted to underclassmen with the same post-high school goals. This training course can prove to be expensive for new high school graduates, but with the school picking up the tab, these students were given an opportunity to get a jump start on their future without the financial burden. After completing the course and receiving a passing grade on the exam, the students will receive a certificate and will also receive a card from the US Department of Labor certifying that they have successfully completed this course. This certification never expires.
QISD also offers paths to other certifications. These certifications include (but are not limited to) Pharmacy Tech, CMA (clinical medical assistant), Educational Aide, and Floral Design.