OSHA 10-Hour & 30-Hour courses are an excellent way for an employee to gain a fundamental knowledge of safety. What is the difference in the training? Who needs which level of OSHA training? These are common questions employers and individuals have when deciding which course to take. There are specific training subject requirements set forth by OSHA for an authorized trainer to cover. While other portions of the

The OSHA 10-Hour course is designed for front-line employees to give them safety basics. Managers, supervisors, and other employees who have safety responsibilities as part of their jobs should take the OSHA 30-Hour course.

The required subjects for OSHA’s General Industry 10-Hour course are;

  • Introduction to OSHA
  • Working & Walking Surfaces
  • Emergency Action Plans
  • Electrical
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Hazard Communication

There are also optional and elective subject requirements that the instructor can tailor training for the audience.

The required subjects for OSHA’s General Industry 30-Hour course are;

  • Introduction to OSHA
  • Managing Safety & Health
  • Walking & Working Surfaces
  • Emergency Action Plans
  • Electrical
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Materials Handling
  • Hazard Communication

Like the OSHA 10-Hour class, OSHA allows the instructor to choose the additional classes needed to fill the time requirements of the classes to suit the audience’s needs best.

We here at Positive-EHS want first to understand your needs and tailor a training course for your company so your employees receive impactful and meaningful training. At Positive-EHS, we are dedicated to doing more for your employees than checking a box, like online training does. If possible, we want to see the work environment and discuss the training needs before classes are conducted to build the most effective course for your employees. Contact us to start the process of creating a safer workforce.