OSHA Construction Training Basics
Need to get OSHA certification, but not sure of where to start? As of recent, more states are requiring OSHA training for the construction industry. So how do you know what course you need?
The most commonly requested OSHA course is OSHA 10-hour Outreach Training for the Construction Industry. This is because it is state-mandated. If you are completing construction public work projects in the following 7 states you will have to get your OSHA 10 hour Outreach card:
* Connecticut
* Massachusetts
* Missouri
* Nevada
* New Hampshire
* New York
* Rhode Island
In addition to these state, enrollments have been increasing for other states whose work or contract requires OSHA training, or there has been a safety and health program adopted. States that have seen a recent increase in OSHA 10-hour Construction Course graduates are California, Ohio, Florida, Georgia, New Jersey and Texas.
The OSHA 10-hour construction course covers the necessities of OSHA regulatory standards including Fall Protection, Personal Protective Equipment, Material Handling and more.
Generally, most workers need either the 10 or 30 hour Outreach card. The 30 hour course gives a more comprehensive view of the OSHA regulations and hazard identification, and includes additional lessons such as OSHA Standards and Inspection Procedures, Recordkeeping, Fire Prevention and more.
Even if you are not required by law, it may be required by your employer or for a future project. Regardless, having an OSHA card is considered an asset and would look good on your resume.
The other main type of OSHA training is the OSHA trainer certification courses. Completion of the trainer courses allows you to teach 10 or 30 hour outreach training. For construction, this is the 500 Trainer course. To qualify, you need to have five years of construction safety experience and have completed the 510 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry course. This course covers the OSHA construction regulations in detail.
So how do you find the training? You can take a classroom course provided by a trainer in your area, as well as enroll in a course provided by OSHA Training Institute Education Centers across the nation. However, online training is more accessible and the best option for those not able to attend a live classroom course. More people are choosing online training to cut travel costs, time off work and because live classroom courses for the required states fill up quickly.
To start, do an online search for either OSHA 10 hour, 30 hour or 510 certification course. Make sure you find a provider that offers OSHA accepted courses. Generally the website will say OSHA accepted, authorized or accredited. USF OSHA offers OSHA accepted 100% online training that is usually lower in price than the live versions. And you can also find coupons online.
Last, remember to call the training provider’s number listed on the website for bulk discounts. If you have multiple sign-ups for your company this can save quite a bit of money. If you’ve registered for the online course, you will generally have 6 months to complete. There is a course trainer available to you for any questions you may have. At the end of the course is a final exam which you have to pass with an 70 or higher in order to get your certificate.
After you complete your training, your OSHA card and/or certificate should be delivered within 10 business days. You may be able to get it sooner if you request and expedite from the provider.
Visit www.usfosha.com for OSHA accepted training online. For a list of construction industry standards, visit http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owastand.display_standard_group?p_toc_level=1&p_part_number=1926
Christine Harrison is a writer for American Safety Council, an accepted provider of OSHA training through www.usfosha.com . Article Source:http://www.articlesbase.com/regulatory-compliance-articles/osha-construction-training-basics-1767320.html
