10 & 30 HOUR CERTIFICATIONS

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FAQ

WHAT IS OSHA 10 CERTIFICATION?

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has two primary OSHA 10-hour training courses:

• OSHA 10-hour course for Construction, and
• OSHA 10-hour course for General Industry

Either of the OSHA 10 hour trainings can be taken two different ways. An OSHA authorized trainer can come to your site and conduct the OSHA 10 hour training class for your group of employees. You also have the option of taking the OSHA accepted online OSHA 10 hour training courses. For both the onsite and online courses, training participants get the exact same OSHA / DOL (Department of Labor) card.

WHO NEEDS OSHA 10 HOUR TRAINING?

The OSHA 10-hour courses aim at providing information needed to help line workers, foremen, supervisors, managers, superintendents, competent persons, safety staff, safety committee members, safety managers, and others, become aware of health and safety hazards and avoid them. The OSHA 10 courses also includes a brief overview of how the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) functions, and the rights of employers and employees and have no prerequisites to taking either training course.

WHICH OSHA 10 COURSE DO I NEED?

There are two primary OSHA 10-hour training courses developed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) according to industry. Based on which industry you are currently working in, you can choose between:

• OSHA 10-hour course for Construction, that has been designed for is applicable to new buildings and structures, renovation work, and demolition of structures), and
• OSHA 10-hour course for General Industry, that has been designed for and is applicable to almost all other sectors of business,including manufacturing, service, maintenance, hospitality, food manufacturing and service, oil and gas operations, refineries, warehouses, medical and dental,  amongst several others.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN 10 HOUR CONSTRUCTION AND 10 HOUR GENERAL INDUSTRY?

OSHA Construction training addresses specific safety needs of construction sites and covers 29 CFR 1926 (the construction-specific standards) and some of 1910 (general standards). OSHA Construction training is required if you are a construction worker or a contractor. Entry-level workers need OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Outreach Training, and may also require additional training for specialized work.

Whilst OSHA has specific standards for Construction, Maritime, and Agriculture, any other employer or worker is categorized under “General Industry.” This covers everyone from manufacturing to office work. OSHA General Industry training covers standards in 29 CFR 1910.

Since “General Industry” covers a wide range of industry, all employers must conduct some basic workplace safety training. Low-risk industries, do not necessarily require an extensive 10 or 30-Hour course (also referred to as “DOL Cards”) but certain states or employers may require it. Hence check your local and industry practices.

Workers in higher-risk fields need OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Outreach Training, including healthcare, factory operations, manufacturing, and warehousing. Workers that perform specialized tasks regulated under 1910 may need additional coursework.

WHAT IS OSHA 30 HOUR CONSTRUCTION CERTIFICATION?

OSHA’s 30-hour Construction Industry Outreach Training course is a comprehensive safety program intended for anyone working in the construction industry, and precisely developed for safety directors, foremen, and field supervisors.

The program provides complete information on OSHA compliance issues, however it is NOT equivalent to the OSHA 510 or 511 courses and will not meet the course prerequisites to take the OSHA 500 or 501 courses. Employees with supervisory responsibilities including foremen, engineers, supervisors, project managers, and safety specialists should take OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Outreach Training.

WHAT IS OSHA 30 HOUR GENERAL INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION?

OSHA’s 30-hour General Industry Outreach Training course is a comprehensive safety program developed for anyone working in general industry, and is precisely designed for safety directors, foremen, and field supervisors.

This program provides complete information on OSHA compliance issues, however it is NOT equivalent to the OSHA 510 or 511 courses and will not meet the course prerequisites to take the OSHA 500 or 501 courses. Foremen, engineers, supervisors, project managers, and safety specialists will need OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Outreach Training.

WHAT IS OSHA 10 HOUR CONSTRUCTION CERTIFICATION?

OSHA’s 10-hour Construction Industry Outreach Training Program is intended to provide general awareness to an entry level construction worker regarding recognizing and preventing hazards on a construction site. This course is specifically designed for entry level construction.

The course is mandatory as per employer, and state requirements as follows

• Connecticut (specific to certain job sites)
• Nevada (effective January 1, 2010)
• New York (effective July 1, 2008)
• Missouri (effective August 28, 2009)

Upon course completion, participants receive their laminated official Department of Labor (DOL) card in the mail within 2 weeks, only if both OSHA Outreach Training course and end-of-course survey are completed within six (6) months of beginning the course.

WHAT IS OSHA 10 HOUR GENERAL INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION?

OSHA’s 10-hour General Industry Outreach Training Program is intended to provide general awareness to an entry level worker regarding recognizing and preventing hazards in a general industry setting. This course is specifically designed for entry level general industry workers and industries including but not limited to health care, manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, and retail.

Upon course completion, participants receive their laminated official Department of Labor (DOL) card in the mail within 2 weeks. Both OSHA Outreach Training course and end-of-course survey must be completed within six (6) months of beginning the course or a DOL Wallet Card will not be issued.

WHEN IS OSHA 30 HOUR TRAINING REQUIRED?

OSHA’s 30-hour training leading to the OSHA 30 card is recommended for any construction employee with supervisory or safety-related responsibilities. Also, if you are a supervisor in any industry other than construction, agriculture or maritime, OSHA considers you a general industry worker and recommends the OSHA 30-Hour General Industry course.

DOES THE OSHA 30 HOUR CERTIFICATION EXPIRE?

The OSHA 30 hours training courses for construction and general industry certifications lead to issuance of the official DOL — Department of Labor cards which do not expire (except the DOL issued maritime card) as per OSHA rules. However most companies have workers take the course at least every 3-5 years.

DOES OSHA REQUIRE THE 30-HOUR OUTREACH COURSES?

Please note that OSHA itself does not require anyone to complete the OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour Outreach Training courses. Some states and municipalities, however, have made the classes mandatory for workers, especially in the construction industry.

States that have passed statutes requiring OSHA training include New York, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Missouri, Nevada, Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

HOW LONG DOES THE OSHA 30 HOUR CERTIFICATION LAST?

The Department of Labor or DOL Card issued after completing OSHA certification training(s) doesn’t have a date of expiration. However, since OSHA updates their regulations on a regular basis, it is recommended by Premier Safety Partners that you renew your training at least a minimum of three to five years.

DOES THE OSHA 30 HOUR CERTIFICATION EXPIRE?

Behind the official OSHA 30 hour training course wallet cards or DOL — Department of Labor card, it is clearly mentioned for students completing authentic 30-hour training courses that the wallet cards do not expire. That is because technically, the OSHA courses are intended to be voluntary courses.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO COMPLETE OSHA 30?

The OSHA training certification is a 30 hour course which takes approximately four days to complete; inclusive of 30 hours of in-depth training on workplace safety and health topics.

Once enrolled in the OSHA 30-hour General Industry Outreach Training or 30-hour Construction Industry Outreach Training course you have six months from the time you start this course in which you can successfully complete it in order to receive credit. However, failure to complete the course within the six months, will cause your account to expire and you will be required to re-purchase the course if you wish to complete it.

WHEN IS OSHA 30 HOUR TRAINING REQUIRED?

The OSHA 30-Hour Construction course is aimed at workers who perform alterations or repairs, and even workers at a new construction. If you are a supervisor in any industry other than construction, agriculture or maritime, OSHA recognizes you as a general industry worker and recommends the OSHA 30-Hour General Industry course.

HOW DO I KNOW IF I SHOULD TAKE A 10-OR 30-HOUR OSHA COURSE?

OSHA 10-hour training is appropriate for entry-level workers who do not have specific safety responsibilities for their role. It is intended to make workers aware of common job-related safety and health hazards. Workers may also need additional training for specialized work assignments.

The 30-hour class is more appropriate for supervisors or workers with some safety responsibility. Therefore the 30 hour course would be more appropriate if you are involved in the construction industry, at the posts including but not limited to construction workers, foremen, engineers, job supervisors, project managers, and safety specialists.

WHAT DOES OSHA CONSTRUCTION TRAINING COVER?

OSHA 10-Hour courses cover topics such as Introduction to OSHA, General Safety and Health Provisions, and Hazard Communication.  The course also focuses on construction-specific topics, i.e. Cranes and Rigging, Electrical Safety, Struck-By, Caught In/Between, Fall Protection, Power Tools, Scaffolding, and Ladders, as well as the personal protective equipment needed for workers safety.

OSHA does need specific training who employees involved in specialized work, such as Confined Space Entry, Concrete and Masonry, Use of Explosives, or Excavation Safety.  Note that jobs comprising of heavy equipment handling require specific training. Some of the above topics may not be added in the OSHA 10 certification course, but are part of the 30-Hour courses relevant to supervisors who are responsible for workers with a range of duties.

WHAT IS OSHA GENERAL INDUSTRY TRAINING?

OSHA’s General Industry training is applicable to most employees from office staff to manufacturing workers. OSHA General Industry training covers standards in 29 CFR 1910. Please note that OSHA has separate specific training criteria for Construction, Maritime, and Agriculture sectors.

WHO NEEDS OSHA GENERAL INDUSTRY TRAINING?

The General Industry training gives information on basic workplace safety training and is appropriate for most employers. In low-risk industries, it may not require extensive 10-Hour or 30-Hour courses (the 30-hour courses lead to participants receiving a “DOL Card”). It is important to check local and industry practices as certain states or types of employers require it.

Workers in higher-risk fields such as healthcare, factory operations, manufacturing, and warehousing, need OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Outreach Training. Any workers who perform specialized tasks such as foremen, engineers, supervisors, project managers, and safety specialists regulated under 1910 will require further, specified training (OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Outreach Training).

WHAT TOPICS DOES OSHA GENERAL INDUSTRY TRAINING COVER?

OSHA 10-Hour courses cover topics such as: Introduction to OSHA, General Safety and Health Provisions, Emergency Plans, Personal Protective Equipment, and Hazard Communication. The course also focuses on general to industrial work-specific topics, i.e. Electrical and Machine Guarding Safety. Certain topics require additional training such as Bloodborne Pathogens, Ionizing and Non-Ionizing Radiation, Confined Spaces, Welding and Cutting, and Petroleum Refining. Note that jobs comprising of heavy equipment handling also require specific training. Some of the above topics may not be added in the 10-Hour course, but are part of the 30-Hour courses relevant to supervisors who are responsible for workers with a range of duties.