What is OSHA Outreach Training?
The OSHA Outreach Training Program teaches workers how to identify and avoid common safety and health risks in the workplace. We provide OSHA-authorized Outreach training to workers in construction and general industry. The 10-hour courses are designed for entry-level workers, and 30-hour courses are for supervisors or workers with safety responsibilities.
Is there an age requirement to participate in Outreach training?
No, OSHA does not place a minimum age requirement on Outreach training.
When will I receive my OSHA card?
Upon completing OSHA-authorized Outreach training, you can immediately print an official certificate of completion that you can provide to your employer. Within 90 days of completing the course, you will receive an official OSHA card from the U.S. Department of Labor.
OSHA Education Center strives to provide the fastest possible turnaround for card delivery, and students typically receive their cards two to four weeks after completing the course. Because the cards must be processed and printed at official locations, delivery cannot be expedited at this time.
What does an official OSHA card look like?
Graduates of OSHA Outreach training will receive a wallet-sized OSHA card made of durable plastic. The front of the card features the student's name, the trainer's name, the name of the training course completed and a unique card number. The reverse side has your trainer's contact information and a QR code that can be scanned for authentication.
The card's color will differ depending on your industry and the Outreach course you completed. You can view images of each official OSHA card on the OSHA website. We provide the latest versions of the cards, which the U.S. Department of Labor started issuing after Feb. 29, 2016.
Will my OSHA card expire?
No. OSHA Outreach cards issued upon completion of the general industry courses do not expire, but your course graduation date will be printed on the card.
Can you provide a replacement copy of my OSHA card?
OSHA does not keep training records, but course providers can issue replacement OSHA cards. If you have completed Outreach training with OSHA Education Center within the last five years, we can provide one replacement card. A card replacement fee of $35.00 will apply.
Which OSHA training course should I take?
If your state or employer requires you to have an official OSHA card from the U.S. Department of Labor, you will need to complete OSHA Outreach training.
I offer the following Outreach courses:
OSHA 10-Hour Training for General Industry
OSHA 30-Hour Training for General Industry
You should select a course that best matches your job description and industry. OSHA 10-hour training is designed for entry-level workers, and OSHA 30-hour training is intended for supervisors or workers who have some safety responsibilities.
OSHA-authorized training is not available in Spanish
This course provides a course completion certificate and an OSHA Education Center wallet card.
How do I become OSHA-certified?
According to OSHA, an official OSHA card is not considered a certification or license. The administration does not certify workers, so you cannot become OSHA-certified. However, you can complete a 10- or 30-hour Outreach training course to earn an official OSHA card from the U.S. Department of Labor.
Do the courses cover OSHA standards?
Yes. Each OSHA course is designed to present all relevant OSHA standards, regulations and hazard awareness techniques and is updated with any changes to these requirements. You can be sure you are receiving accurate, up-to-date information in our courses.
How quickly can I finish the course?
By regulation, students can spend no more than 7.5 hours per day in training. It will take at least two days to complete 10-hour training and at least four days to complete 30-hour training. Once a student finishes 7.5 hours of training in one day, he or she cannot continue training until the next calendar day.