The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). OSHA, an agency of the U.S. Department of Labor, is charged with the enforcement of safety and health conditions of workers through the use of regulations published in the Code of Federal Regulations. OSHA regulations are published in Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations. This online certification course references OSHA 29 CFR 1918.105, as well as other health and safety concerns related to drowning and other water hazards.

This course focuses primarily on drowning hazards

Drowning

• What is drowning?
• Statistics
• Where do drownings occur?
• Factors that can affect the potential for drowning
• Hazards while working on, in, or near water
• Personal factors can also impact the potential for drowning
• What typically happens to the body during drowning
• Respiration
• Effects of lack of oxygen and increased carbon dioxide
• Depth of water required for drowning
• What happens during initial stages of drowning
• Signs of a person drowning
• Symptoms of a drowning victim
• Steps to take if you see someone you suspect is drowning