There are a whole lot of things to know about safety on the job, especially if one belongs to the general industry or construction industry. This is why the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is very strict in making sure that workers (especially new ones) get the orientation, training, and education they need with regards to safety while on the job.

Thus, the 10 and 30 (also read as 10/30) Hour Training requirement by OSHA for workers under the General Industry and Construction Industry. Read on and learn more about this OSHA-required safety program.

What is the OSHA 10 and 30 Hour Training Program?
The OSHA 10/30 Outreach Training Program is OSHA’s primary way to train workers in the basics of occupational safety and health. The OSHA 10/30 Hour Outreach Training Programs were developed by the OSHA Training Institute with the intent to assist employers in training and introducing employees to the basic practices of identifying, reducing, eliminating, and reporting hazards associated with their work.

Is there a difference between the 10/30 Training for General Industry and Construction?
Yes. There are different courses and topics covered under the General Industry and Construction, respectively. More on them as we move on in this article.

So, what is there to know about the 10-Hour Training Program for General Industry?
The OSHA 10-Hour Training Program for General industry is ideally for supervisors with safety and health responsibilities as well as for employee safety and health awareness. Students will be introduced to OSHA policies, procedures and standards, as well as general industry safety and health principles covered in OSHA Act Part 1910. Special emphasis will be placed on areas most hazardous, as indicated in OSHA standards. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive an OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Outreach DOL course completion card within 4-6 weeks.

How about the 10-Hour Training Program for Construction?
The OSHA 10-Hour Training Program for Construction is designed for construction workers, foremen, job supervisors, and anyone involved in the construction industry. OSHA recommends Outreach Training Program courses as an orientation to occupational safety and health for workers covered by OSHA 29 CFR 1926. Workers must receive additional training, when required by OSHA standards, on the specific hazards of the job. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive an OSHA 10-Hour Construction Outreach DOL course completion card within 4-6 weeks. In a nutshell, this course is designed for construction workers as an ideal orientation to those who are new to the industry and as a reminder to those who have been working in the industry of the hazards associated with their work.

Let’s move on to the 30-Hour Training Program. How is it different from the 10-Hour?
Aside from the extra hours you have to put in, there are also more topics and courses covered in the 30-Hour.

Is it much like the 10-Hour Program, where the General Industry courses differ from the Construction courses?
Yes, of course. The OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training course is a comprehensive safety program designed for anyone involved in the construction industry or workers covered by OSHA 29 CFR 1926. Specifically devised for safety directors, foremen, and field supervisors; the program provides complete information on OSHA compliance issues. Construction workers must receive additional training, when required by OSHA standards, on specific hazards of the job. On the other hand, the OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Outreach Training course is a comprehensive safety program designed for anyone involved in the general industry or workers covered by OSHA 29 CFR 1910. Specifically devised for safety directors, foremen, and field supervisors, this program also provides complete information on OSHA compliance issues. General industry workers must receive additional training, when required by OSHA standards, on specific hazards of the job.

Who can participate in the program or take the courses?
You can take the courses from those who offer special training services as an individual student (not part of a group/company), as a student (part of a group/company or multiple students), or as an administrator (part of a company).

What are the courses available?
As already stated, the courses are mainly categorized in these two: General Industry and Construction. There are a variety of courses (all OSHA mandated and recommended) under the two main categories, both in the 10-Hour and 30-Hour Program. Aside from the mandatory courses, elective courses can also be taken. Mandatory courses are required and recommended by OSHA while elective courses can be taken to suit specific needs.

Do we have to complete the hours of the specific program?
Yes. Know that all OSHA 10- and 30-hour course pages are timed per OSHA guidelines. This ensures that students spend up to 10 and/or 30 hours in the mandatory courses. Six months (or 180 days) are given to complete the training courses.

Do we have to take tests or examinations to pass the training course?
Yes. Most training programs include quizzes and examinations that will test your competency and knowledge of the course you took. Some training programs have more stringent passing requirements (pass every lesson, pass the final exam with a grade of at least 70%, maximum attempts for quizzes/exams only). Failure to meet exam qualifications may also eliminate students from the program as well as from receiving their certification cards.

What happens after completion of the courses?
Upon finishing the mandatory courses, the records (logs of hours put in, results of exams/quizzes, skills training logs) will be processed. If all the requirements are sufficiently met, and when found to be qualified by OSHA, the student will now receive the course completion card or certification.

Where can I take these courses? Where are they available?

Safety Services Company has a 10/30 Training Kit that meets the standards of the OSHA 10/30 Training Program. You can learn more about it by visiting our site and requesting information.

We hope that this article has somehow enlightened you on the basics of OSHA’s 10/30 Training Program. Feel free to contact us if you have further inquiries. We’d be glad to get in touch with you and be of any assistance. Remember that the 10/30 Training Program is required by OSHA. Compliance is for everyone’s good, after all. Get trained and stay safe!