OSHA 30-Hour Construction Training Course

The OSHA 30-Hour Construction Training course has been reviewed and authorized by OSHA for online distribution.

Course Description

This OSHA 30-hour Construction Industry Outreach Training is designed for anyone in the construction industry. The course is specifically made to meet the requirements for safety directors, forepersons, and field supervisors. This all-inclusive training program provides essential safety information on OSHA compliance issues.

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OSHA.com recommends these training programs. These programs serve as an orientation to occupational safety and health for those covered by OSHA 29 CFR 1926. There are specific hazards to construction jobs that workers are required to undergo training for their safety and everyone on the job site.

After completing the course, participants receive an OSHA 30-hour construction course completion wallet-sized card. The card arrives within two weeks of course completion. This 30-hour construction outreach course does not meet the course prerequisites for the OSHA 500 or OSHA 501 courses.

Note: The 30 Hour Construction Outreach course is NOT equivalent to the OSHA 510 or 511 courses and does not meet the course prerequisites to take the OSHA 500 or 501 courses.

Who Is This Course For?

• Construction Employees with Safety Responsibilities such as Foremen, Superintendents, Project Managers, Safety Coordinators, Safety Specialists

Why Are Customers Taking the Course?

• Employer Requirement
• State Requirement

Course Credit

30 hours

Course Outline

• Orientation
• Introduction
• Labels and SDS
• Module 1: Introduction to OSHA
• Module 2: Managing Safety and Health
• Module 3: OSHA Focus Four Hazards
• Module 4: Personal Protective Equipment
• Module 5: Health Hazards in Construction
• Module 6: Stairways and Ladders
• Module 7: Concrete and Masonry Construction
• Module 8: Confined Spaces
• Module 9: Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Elevators and Conveyors
• Module 10: Ergonomics
• Module 11: Excavations
• Module 12: Fire Protection and Prevention
• Module 13: Materials Handling, Use and Disposal
• Module 14: Motor Vehicles, Mechanized Equipment and Marine Operations; Rollover Protective Structures and Overhead Protection; and Signs, Signals and Barricades
• Module 15: Safety and Health Programs
• Module 16: Scaffolds
• Module 17: Tools - Hand and Power
• Module 18: Welding and Cutting
• Module 19: Silica Exposure
• Module 20: Lead Exposure
• Module 21: Asbestos Exposure

Testing

At the end of each module, you are given a 10 question module quiz. Score at least 70% on each module quiz before moving forward. You have three attempts to pass each module quiz. Failure to successfully pass the third quiz results in being locked out of the course. After being locked out, you can not continue with an online training format for your outreach training.

After completing the modules, you must pass a final exam to receive full credit for the course. The final exam is 20 questions long and tests your knowledge of the information covered throughout the course. To pass, you need at least a score of at least 70%. You get three opportunities to pass the final exam. If you do not pass it after the third try, you are locked out of this course and cannot complete your outreach training in an online format.

Time to Completion

You have six months from your course enrollment date to complete the 30-hour Construction Outreach Training. After six months, your account expires, and you are required to purchase the course again.

A temporary printable certificate is available immediately upon successful completion of the course. Passing participants receive a DOL Construction Outreach course completion wallet card within two weeks.

FAQs

What is OSHA 30 Training for?

OSHA 30 is Outreach training for those with supervisory duties. This training is intended for safety directors, field supervisors, and forepersons. This 30-hour course covers an extensive range of topics that teach supervisors the rules for everyone working under their supervision.

30-Hour courses differ in various industries. There is OSHA 30 Construction specifically for construction workers and OSHA 30 General Industry for everyone else.

How long is OSHA 30 construction good for?

Although DOL cards do not expire at the federal level, some states and industries have unique requirements. We recommend training renewal every 3-4 years to stay updated on Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulation changes.

What jobs can I get with an OSHA 30 card?

OSHA 30 is best suited for workers and supervisors who have job site safety responsibilities. The program emphasizes hazard control, avoidance, prevention, and identification for OSHA standards. The following are positions that require OSHA 30 training.

Head of People

This hands-on role manages the day-to-day needs of HR, including benefits administration, onboarding, audits, open enrollment, and offboarding.

Assistant Superintendent

Assistant superintendents oversee, coordinate, and manage project trade partners. They also supervise employees and contractors. 

Foreman

A foreman is a senior worker who oversees a construction crew.

Safety Manager

Safety Managers enforce compliance with safety regulations on a job site. They review health and safety guidelines to increase workplace safety.

Does OSHA 30 outreach training increase salary?

Although it varies with each employer, OSHA 30 training typically increases salary. Earning certificate helps to increase your salary and sets you apart for a potential management-level promotion. With OSHA 30, you have the potential to move into positions that require more responsibility. 

In order to receive your DOL Wallet Card you must complete the survey at the end of the course.

Includes free OSHA 30 Hour Construction Industry Study Guide! This PDF Study Guide will ensure you are ready to take the final exam to receive your wallet card. This is a great supplement to the OSHA 30 Hour Construction Industry Outreach Course and can serve as a quick reference guide for future use.