What Is OSHA 10-Hour Training?
OSHA 10-Hour training is a voluntary program developed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to provide workers with basic safety awareness and knowledge about workplace hazards. The program is designed for entry-level workers in construction and general industry, covering the most common safety and health hazards on the job.
Who Needs OSHA 10-Hour Certification?
While OSHA 10-Hour training is technically voluntary at the federal level, many states, municipalities, and employers mandate it. Construction workers in states like Massachusetts, New York, Nevada, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Rhode Island are required by law to have OSHA 10-Hour certification before they can work on job sites.
What Does OSHA 10-Hour Cover?
The OSHA 10-Hour Construction course covers fall protection, electrical safety, personal protective equipment (PPE), struck-by hazards, caught-in/between hazards, scaffolding safety, and OSHA rights and responsibilities. The General Industry version covers topics like walking/working surfaces, emergency action plans, machine guarding, and hazard communication.
How Long Does It Take?
The OSHA 10-Hour course requires a minimum of 10 hours of instruction. With our self-paced online format, most students complete the course in 2–4 days by studying 2–3 hours per day. You have 180 days from purchase to complete the course.
How to Get Your DOL Card
Upon passing the final exam, your completion information is submitted to the OSHA Outreach Training Program. An official DOL (Department of Labor) completion card is mailed to you within 2–3 weeks. A digital certificate is available immediately after passing.