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Fully Updated OSHA-Authorized 30-Hour Outreach Training

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Entry- to Senior-Level Construction Workers, Supervisors and Managers

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Master the safety guidelines found in 29 CFR 1926 and earn your official OSHA 30 card from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). This 30-hour training program prepares construction workers of all skill levels to recognize, avoid, prevent and abate hazards in the workplace. This course is appropriate for site supervisors, safety managers, forepersons and employees with safety responsibilities.

We offer online Outreach Training in partnership with the University of South Florida, an OSHA-authorized provider. Students who complete our course will earn an official OSHA 30 card. While this is a voluntary safety program, some employers, unions, states or other jurisdictions may require the training.

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Training Benefits

  • 100% Online Lessons and Exam
  • Interactive Hazard Simulations
  • Dozens of Case Studies from OSHA Citation Records
  • Access Course Material from Any Internet-Connected Device 24/7
  • Full Audio Narration
  • Download and Print Your Certificate as Soon as You Pass
  • OSHA Trainers Available to Answer Your Questions
  • Bulk Discounts Available

This course contains 30 hours of learner-focused safety instruction. Using simple language and easy-to-follow lessons, you will learn how to apply OSHA standards, develop your hazard recognition skills and prevent workplace accidents.

Dozens of case studies, real-life examples and immersive interactive simulations provide practical safety information that you can use to protect yourself and others from common construction hazards.

Who Needs OSHA 30-Hour Outreach Training for Construction?

The OSHA 30-Hour Construction Training course is appropriate for construction workers of all skill levels and job roles. This program is especially useful for employees with supervisory or managerial responsibilities or workers who are responsible for site safety. For the purposes of this course, construction also includes demolition, renovation and building development.

If you are looking for an overview of basic construction safety principles, try our OSHA 10-Hour Construction course. That course may be a better choice if you are an entry-level worker on a construction jobsite.

Testing Requirements

This course includes 19 lesson modules. Across the course, you will complete almost 300 knowledge checks designed to help you engage with your lessons. Each module also ends with a 10-question quiz. You must answer at least 70% of the questions correctly to pass each quiz.

The course also includes a 20-question final exam. The test is a comprehensive assessment of your understanding of course topics. You must achieve a score of 70% to pass the exam and complete the course.

You have up to three chances to pass each quiz and the final exam. If you fail any quiz or the final exam three times, you must repurchase the course and start from the beginning.

OSHA 30-Hour Outreach for Construction Course Outline

Containing 30 hours of construction-focused safety instruction, this course includes 19 lesson modules. Course material covers common hazards you may encounter on any construction site. The course outline is presented below.

Module 1: Introduction to OSHA

Topics covered in Module 1 include:

  • OSHA's History and Mission
  • Getting Acquainted with OSHA Standards
  • Employer Responsibilities
  • Worker Rights
  • OSHA Inspections and Enforcement

Module 2: Managing Workplace Safety and Health

Topics covered in Module 2 include:

  • Rules of Construction
  • General Safety and Health Provisions
  • Safety Training and Education
  • Incorporation by Reference
  • Keeping Workers Safe on the Job
  • OSHA Recordkeeping Requirements

Module 3: Fall Hazards

Topics covered in Module 3 include:

  • Introduction to OSHA's “Focus Four”
  • What Is a Fall Hazard?
  • Historical Perspective: The Evolution of Fall Protection Standards
  • Why Falls Remain the Leading Cause of Workplace Fatalities
  • Fall Hazards in Construction
  • Understanding Fall Hazards
  • Employer Responsibilities
  • Protecting Yourself from Fall Hazards

Module 4: Electrical Hazards

Topics covered in Module 4 include:

  • What Is an Electrical Hazard?
  • Electrocution Hazards in Construction
  • Employer Responsibilities
  • Protecting Yourself from Electrocution Hazards

Module 5: Struck-By Hazards

Topics covered in Module 5 include:

  • What Is a Struck-By Hazard?
  • Struck-By Injuries in Construction
  • Employer Responsibilities
  • Protecting Yourself from Struck-By Hazards

Module 6: Caught-In Hazards

Topics covered in Module 6 include:

  • What Is a Caught-In Hazard?
  • Caught-In Hazards in Construction
  • Employer Responsibilities
  • Protecting Yourself from Caught-In Hazards

Module 7: Personal Protective Equipment

Topics covered in Module 7 include:

  • What Is PPE?
  • PPE: Past, Present and Future
  • Three Key Rules for Workplace Safety and PPE
  • Popular Misconceptions About PPE
  • Common Types of PPE
  • PPE in the Construction Industry
  • Responsibilities for PPE Safety on the Worksite
  • PPE and Common Work-Related Injuries in Construction
  • PPE Selection, Use and Maintenance
  • When PPE Becomes Unfit to Use
  • Conclusion: The Vital Role of PPE in Construction Safety

Module 8: Health Hazards

Topics covered in Module 8 include:

  • What Are Health Hazards?
  • Health Hazards in Construction
  • Employer Responsibilities
  • Protecting Yourself from Occupational Health Hazards

Module 9: Stairways and Ladders

Topics covered in Module 9 include:

  • General Requirements for Stairways and Ladders
  • Stairways
  • Ladders
  • Safety Training Requirements
  • Common Hazards and Violations

Module 10: Concrete and Masonry

Topics covered in Module 10 include:

  • 1926 Subpart Q: Concrete and Masonry
  • General Safety Requirements
  • Equipment and Tools
  • Cast-in-Place Concrete
  • Precast Concrete
  • Lift-Slab Operations
  • Masonry Construction
  • Common Hazards in Concrete and Masonry Work

Module 11: Confined Spaces

Topics covered in Module 11 include:

  • Types of Confined Spaces
  • Hazardous Atmospheres
  • Hazard Classifications

Module 12: Cranes, Derricks, Elevators, Hoists and Conveyors

Topics covered in Module 12 include:

  • General Safety Requirements
  • Regulations for Specific Crane Types
  • Hoists, Elevators and Conveyors
  • Common Crane Hazards

Module 13: Excavations

Topics covered in Module 13 include:

  • 1926 Subpart P
  • Specific Excavation Safety Requirements
  • Classifying Soils
  • Protective Systems
  • Sloping and Benching
  • Shoring and Shielding
  • Common Excavation Hazards

Module 14: Fire Protection and Prevention

Topics covered in Module 14 include:

  • 1926 Subpart F: Fire Protection and Prevention
  • Workplace Fire Protection
  • Fire Prevention and Combustible Material Storage
  • Safe Product Use and Hazard Avoidance
  • Common Fire Hazards

Module 15: Materials Handling

Topics covered in Module 15 include:

  • Material Storage Safety
  • Manual Materials Handling and Waste Disposal
  • Mechanical Lifting
  • Materials Handling Equipment
  • Worker Training

Module 16: Signs, Signals and Barricades

Topics covered in Module 16 include:

  • Accident Prevention Signs
  • Temporary Traffic Signs
  • Traffic Signaling and Flaggers
  • Barricades

Module 17: Scaffolds

Topics covered in Module 17 include:

  • General Scaffold Safety Requirements
  • Requirements for Specific Types of Scaffolds
  • Competent Persons in Scaffolding
  • Aerial Lifts
  • Training Requirements

Module 18: Tool Safety

Topics covered in Module 18 include:

  • The Basics of Tool Safety
  • Hand Tool Safety
  • Power Tool Safety
  • Abrasive-Wheel Tools
  • Woodworking Tools
  • Jacks

Module 19: Welding and Cutting

Topics covered in Module 19 include:

  • Gas Welding and Cutting
  • Arc Welding and Cutting
  • Fire Prevention
  • Ventilation and Worker Safety
  • Welding Metal with Preservative Coatings
  • Common Welding-Related Health Hazards

OSHA 30-Hour Outreach for Construction FAQs

How long does it take to get my OSHA 30 card?

Cards typically arrive in the mail within 90 days of course completion. While you wait for your card, you can use your digital certificate of completion as proof that you have completed your training. You can download and print the certificate as soon as you finish. You can reprint the certificate as many times as you like.

Do OSHA cards ever expire?

No. While your official card will have a date on the front, that simply indicates when your card was issued. Cards do not expire. However, your state, local jurisdiction, union or employer may require you to periodically repeat your training.

We suggest that you take this course again every five years to stay up to date with safety regulations.

Is this course valid in my state?

The OSHA Outreach Training Program covers federal safety standards. The construction regulations found in 29 CFR 1926 are the nationwide minimum for workplace safety standards. As such, this course covers all 50 states.

However, some jurisdictions impose stricter standards than those found in the Code of Federal Regulations. State plans must meet national standards but may impose further rules that apply only to that state.

We offer state-specific instruction for the following states:

You can bundle your federal and state safety training when you purchase them together.

What are the safety standards in my state?

Select your state from the dropdown below to find out more about your state's local labor laws and safety regulations. Our state pages will help you contact state regulatory agencies, understand state legislation and offer education courses appropriate for your area.

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How long does the course take?

OSHA and the DOL require students to take at least 30 hours to complete this program. You can start and stop your studies at any time. You have 180 days from the date of purchase to complete the course.

However, under regulatory guidelines, students cannot study for more than 7.5 hours per day. Completing the 30-hour program requires a minimum of four calendar days.

After spending 7.5 hours studying, students must take a required break of at least eight hours and cannot progress further until the next calendar day.

Does this course satisfy OSHA training standards?

Outreach Training does not satisfy specific standards. The goal of this program is to create a safer worker environment through general safety education. This training focuses on recognition, avoidance, abatement and prevention of workplace hazards. It also includes freshly updated information on your rights, your employer's responsibilities and procedures for filing an official complaint.

Up-to-date lesson content draws on the most recent changes to OSHA standards and current industry best practices.

The 30-Hour OSHA Outreach Training course for construction is a voluntary program. However, your state or local government may require this credential for certain workers. Your employer may also require you to complete this program as a condition of employment.

Is this course OSHA-Approved?

OSHA Education Center offers online Outreach Training courses in partnership with the University of South Florida, an OSHA-authorized provider. If you complete this course, you qualify to receive an official card from the U.S. Department of Labor.

While an employer may ask you to complete “OSHA-approved” or “OSHA-certified” training, OSHA does not actually approve training programs or certify individuals. To ensure you're completing an official program, look for an OSHA-authorized provider.

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