Hazard Recognition (1 Hour)

Hazard Recognition

Non-Member: $55
Utah Safety Council Members: FREE

Course Length: 1 Hour
Format: Live, instructor-led, in-house training
Included: Practical guidance for recognizing and responding to workplace hazards

Course Description

Hazards can be present in every workplace but recognizing them early is an important part of preventing injuries and incidents.

This practical one-hour course helps participants identify common workplace hazards, understand how risk is evaluated, and recognize when corrective action is needed. Participants will learn how to look beyond obvious hazards and develop a more proactive approach to workplace safety.

Course Topics

• Understanding workplace hazards
• Recognizing unsafe conditions and unsafe actions
• Identifying physical, chemical, biological, and ergonomic hazards
• Evaluating the severity and likelihood of risk
• Reporting and documenting hazards
• Selecting appropriate corrective actions
• Encouraging employee participation in hazard recognition
• Supporting ongoing workplace inspections and prevention efforts

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• Supervisors and managers
• Safety coordinators and committee members
• Employees responsible for workplace inspections
• New safety professionals
• Any employee who wants to improve their hazard-recognition skills

You'll walk away knowing how to:

• Spot the hazards that lead to real incidents — not just the obvious ones
• Scan a work area quickly and confidently
• Tell the difference between "that's a hazard" and "that's actually dangerous right now"
• Speak up and report it in a way that gets it fixed

Member Benefit

This course is FREE for Utah Safety Council members. Members must log in before registering to receive the member price.

For questions, please contact the MSHA and Occupational Programs Manager at 801.746.SAFE (7233), ext. 304, or email occupational@utahsafety.org