OSHA 10 study plan

OSHA 10 · Give each week a clear focus.

8 weeks · About 6 hours per week

Week 1

Introduction to OSHA

Define OSHA's mission and the scope of the OSH Act in your own words
List employer responsibilities and worker rights under the Act, including the right to request an inspection and to be free from retaliation
Identify the four categories of OSHA violations and rank them by severity
Explain the inspection priority order and describe what happens during an on-site inspection
Locate the recordkeeping and reporting thresholds for injuries and fatalities

A one-page summary sheet mapping each worker right and employer duty to its practical workplace example

Week 2

Distinguish the General Industry, Construction, Maritime, and Agriculture standards and state which applies to a given scenario
Describe the OSHA 10 vs OSHA 30 hour training requirements and who must receive which
Outline the process for filing a complaint and the timelines involved
Summarize whistleblower protections and the anti-retaliation provisions
Practice answering 15 scenario questions on worker rights and inspection procedures

A scored 15-question practice set on Domain 1 with written corrections for every missed item

Week 3

Identify the four Focus Four hazard categories and rank them by fatality frequency
Explain fall protection triggers, including the 6-foot rule for construction and when guardrails, nets, or personal fall arrest are required
Describe the components of a personal fall arrest system and calculate total fall distance
Recognize struck-by hazards from vehicles, falling loads, and flying objects
List the conditions that make a crane or excavation operation a struck-by risk

A hazard identification worksheet with at least 12 fall and struck-by scenarios classified and matched to the relevant control

Week 4

Explain caught-in or between hazards involving trenches, machinery, and crushing equipment
State the excavation protective system requirements and the 5-foot spoil pile and access rules
Describe electrocution controls including GFCI use, lockout/tagout, and minimum approach distances
Match each Focus Four category to at least three specific OSHA standards by number
Complete a timed 20-question mixed Focus Four drill

A completed Focus Four control matrix covering all four categories with standards citations and a timed drill score of 80% or better

Week 5

Navigate the OSHA website to locate free training, publications, and eTools
List three sources of free or low-cost training such as OSHA Training Institute centers and Susan Harwood grants
Describe the role of Compliance Assistance Specialists and on-site consultation programs
Identify industry and trade association resources that supplement OSHA training
Explain how to document completed training for an employer record

An annotated resource directory of at least 10 training resources with URLs, cost, and intended audience

Week 6

Locate the Spanish-language versions of key OSHA publications and standards
Identify Spanish-language training resources and the Spanish OSHA 10 course availability
Translate a set of 15 core safety terms into Spanish and verify accuracy against an official source
Explain the requirement to provide training in a language and vocabulary workers understand
Describe how to access interpretation and bilingual compliance assistance

A bilingual glossary of 25 verified safety terms plus a list of 8 Spanish-language training resources

Week 7

Outline the standard structure of the OSHA 10 course presentations and the topics each module must cover
Summarize the key teaching points of the Introduction to OSHA module
Summarize the key teaching points of the Focus Four modules and the remaining required topics
Create a set of 20 flashcards drawn from the course presentation content
Self-quiz using the flashcards until you reach consistent recall

A 20-card flashcard deck covering course presentation content with a recorded self-quiz score

Week 8

Review all five domains using your summary sheets, matrices, glossaries, and flashcards
Complete a full-length timed practice exam weighted by domain percentage
Analyze every missed question and write the underlying rule for each
Re-drill weak domains until practice scores exceed 85%
Finalize a personal quick-reference sheet for exam day

A full-length practice exam score of 85% or higher with a written error analysis for every missed item

Week 2: Score 80% or higher on the Domain 1 practice set and explain the inspection process aloud without notes

Week 4: Correctly classify at least 10 of 12 Focus Four scenarios and cite the applicable standard for each

Week 6: Produce the bilingual glossary with all 25 terms verified against an official source

Week 8: Achieve 85% or higher on the full-length weighted practice exam with documented error analysis