OSHA 30

OSHA does not require testing for Outreach classes. Trainers may administer a test to evaluate learning, and it is at the trainer's discretion to determine whether a student has successfully completed the class. If a test is given, that time is not instructional time and does not count toward the contact-hour requirements.

Classes are delivered by OSHA-authorized Outreach trainers, either in person or online through OSHA-accepted online providers. Trainers are independent service providers, so schedules and fees vary; OSHA recommends contacting several trainers. Online classes are run by private providers, not hosted on a federal government website.

No. None of the courses in the Outreach Training Program is considered a certification, and the card is not a certification or license. It documents that you attended and completed an awareness-level class, not that you hold a professional credential or qualification.

Student course completion cards in Construction, General Industry, Maritime, and Disaster Site do not have an expiration date. For Maritime specifically, as of April 1, 2019, cards do not expire, and training completed before that date remains valid without a replacement card.

Trainers are required to issue student course completion cards directly to the student within 90 days of class completion, regardless of who paid for the training. If you have not received it after 90 days, contact your trainer immediately; if the trainer still does not provide it, notify the Outreach Training Program at [email protected].

Contact the trainer who conducted your class, or your online provider. A replacement can only be issued if the class was taken within the last five years, and only one replacement card may be issued per student per class. OSHA does not keep records of these classes and cannot issue a card.

The 10-hour class gives workers awareness of common job-related safety and health hazards. The 30-hour class is more appropriate for supervisors or workers with some safety responsibility, and it provides greater depth and a broader list of topics within the industry.

Ask to see the trainer's current Authorized Trainer card before selecting them. It shows the trainer's name, the authorization expiration date, and the Authorizing Training Organization that authorized them. Trainers are authorized for four years from the date their trainer course is completed, and they must provide proof of current authorization on request.

No. Outreach training provides basic safety and health information and education, but it does not fulfill an employer's requirement to provide training under specific OSHA standards. The program is voluntary; however, some states, employers, unions, or other organizations may require it as a condition of employment, so check with them.

Start with hazard recognition and abatement for the industry you work in, since the class is awareness-level and industry-specific. Review workers' rights, employer responsibilities, and how to file a complaint, and ask your trainer in advance about the class format, any optional test, and accommodations for learning needs.