OSHA 10/30

OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 Certification Classes

OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 hour training teaches workers to spot and control the hazards that cause most job site injuries. OSHA 10 is the entry level card for workers, and OSHA 30 is the deeper course for supervisors and safety staff.

Both courses are taught in construction or general industry versions, and the wrong one will not satisfy a general contractor. OSHA 10 covers hazard recognition, fall protection, PPE, electrical safety and workers' rights; OSHA 30 adds program management, inspections, recordkeeping and incident investigation.

Providers list their OSHA classes here in classroom, on site and online formats. Check which version and delivery method your employer or job site requires before you enroll.

OSHA 10/30 at a glance

Class length
OSHA 10 takes 10 hours, usually over two days. OSHA 30 takes 30 hours, typically four to five days.
Course versions
Construction and general industry, and the two are not interchangeable. Confirm which one your job site requires.
Card and validity
Completion cards are issued by OSHA's training program. The card does not expire, but many employers and general contractors require a refresher every 3 to 5 years.
Typical cost
$89 to $250 for OSHA 10 and $250 to $500 for OSHA 30, with group rates for company bookings.
Class formats
In person at a training center, on site at your employer, or online. Online is accepted for most jobs.
Prerequisites
None for either course. OSHA 30 is usually taken by supervisors, but workers may enroll directly.
Where to check
Ask the general contractor or your employer which version, format and recency they accept before you pay for a class.

Who needs OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 training

These are the students who most often book this course, and the requirement that usually sends them looking.

  • Construction workers and apprentices

    Laborers, carpenters, electricians, ironworkers and tradespeople whose sites require a card.

  • General industry staff

    Manufacturing, warehouse, food processing and maintenance workers around machinery and chemicals.

  • Supervisors and foremen

    Crew leaders who are responsible for enforcing safe work practices on site.

  • Safety managers and committees

    EHS staff and safety committee members who build and audit the safety program.

  • Contractors and subcontractors

    Businesses that must show cards to bid on or enter larger job sites.

  • Trade school and pre apprenticeship students

    Students who need an OSHA card before starting work placement.

What OSHA training covers

  • Falls and fall protection

    Ladders, scaffolds, guardrails, personal fall arrest systems and the leading cause of construction fatalities.

  • Hazard communication

    Safety data sheets, chemical labeling, exposure limits and communicating risk to workers.

  • Electrical and machine safety

    Lockout tagout, cords and panels, machine guarding, and powered industrial trucks.

  • Personal protective equipment

    Choosing, inspecting and using PPE, plus respiratory protection basics.

  • Workers' rights and employer duties

    Your right to a safe workplace, inspections, reporting injuries and anti retaliation protections.

  • Programs and recordkeeping (OSHA 30)

    Writing a safety program, training obligations, incident investigation and the injury log.

Find a class near me

OSHA classes are usually scheduled when a group fills, so check both the classroom dates and the online options if you need a card quickly.

Search terms for this course

Students look for this training in a lot of different ways. This page covers the searches below, and every class in the directory is listed under one of these course names.

  • osha 10 certification
  • osha 30 certification
  • osha 10 class near me
  • osha 30 training
  • osha 10 construction
  • osha 30 general industry
  • osha certification cost
  • osha card online course
  • osha training for supervisors
  • dol card osha 10

FAQ

OSHA 10/30 questions, answered

The questions students ask before booking this course. The provider you book with is the last word on their own agency's rules.

  • What is the difference between OSHA 10 and OSHA 30?

    OSHA 10 is 10 hours of hazard recognition training aimed at workers. OSHA 30 is 30 hours aimed at supervisors and safety staff, and adds program management, inspections, recordkeeping and incident investigation.

  • Does the OSHA 10 card expire?

    The DOL card itself does not expire. Many employers and general contractors still require a refresher every 3 to 5 years, so ask the site what they accept.

  • Is online OSHA training accepted?

    For most employers yes, and online is often the fastest way to a card. Some job sites and union agreements require classroom training, and a few require proof that the course was taken in one continuous program, so check before booking.

  • How much does OSHA training cost?

    Providers typically list OSHA 10 between $89 and $250 and OSHA 30 between $250 and $500. Company bookings for several employees usually reduce the per person price.

  • Who needs an OSHA 30 card?

    Supervisors, foremen, safety managers and anyone responsible for running or enforcing a safety program. Large general contractors often require it for site leadership while workers hold OSHA 10.

Ready to book? Start with the next available class

Every listing shows the date, time, price, format and certifying agency, and registration happens on the provider's own page.