OSHA Outreach Training
OSHA 10 Training for Construction and General Industry Workers
Ten hours of hazard recognition taught by an authorized outreach trainer — delivered to your crew at your jobsite or facility, finishing with the official Department of Labor OSHA 10 card.
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What OSHA 10 Training Is — and Is Not
OSHA 10 training is the entry-level course in OSHA's Outreach Training Program. It teaches workers to recognize, avoid and report common job hazards, and it explains their rights and what their employer is responsible for. People who complete the course with an authorized trainer receive a Department of Labor wallet card.
It is worth being clear about two things. First, the course is awareness training, not a license or a certification to perform specific hazardous work; tasks such as operating a forklift or entering a permit space need their own training. Second, federal OSHA does not require every worker to hold the card. Many general contractors, project owners and employers do, and a number of states and cities mandate it for certain construction work. If a contract asks for OSHA 10, this is the course.
Construction or General Industry?
There are two versions. Pick the one that matches the work, not the job title.
| Item | OSHA 10 Construction | OSHA 10 General Industry |
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| Who it fits | Building trades, laborers, demolition, site work, renovation | Manufacturing, warehousing, maintenance, many service and facility roles |
| Emphasis | The construction Focus Four: falls, struck-by, caught-in or between, electrocution | Walking-working surfaces, exit routes and fire prevention, electrical, hazard communication |
| Typical extras | Scaffolds, ladders, excavation, cranes and heavy equipment, health hazards on site | Machine guarding, lockout/tagout, powered industrial trucks, PPE, ergonomics |
| Card | OSHA 10 Construction | OSHA 10 General Industry |
Unsure? Tell us what the crew does day to day and we will recommend the version.
What the Course Covers
Topics follow OSHA's outreach requirements for each version, with time set aside for the hazards your crew actually faces.
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Introduction to OSHA
Worker rights, employer duties, how to file a complaint, and what happens during an inspection.
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Falls and surfaces
Guardrails, holes and edges, ladders, scaffolds and housekeeping that prevents slips and trips.
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Electrical hazards
Overhead lines, damaged cords, grounding and why only qualified people work on energized parts.
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Struck-by and caught-in
Moving equipment, falling objects, trench collapse and rotating parts.
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Hazard communication
Labels, pictograms and safety data sheets, and how to find out what is in the container.
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PPE and health hazards
Choosing and wearing protective equipment; noise, heat, dust and chemical exposure.
Who Should Take OSHA 10
The course is designed for workers without supervisory responsibility: new hires entering construction or industry, apprentices, laborers, machine operators, maintenance techs, warehouse associates and temporary staff joining a project. It is also a smart starting point for office staff who spend time on jobsites, such as estimators and project coordinators.
Foremen, superintendents and anyone responsible for directing others should consider OSHA 30 training instead. A common pattern is OSHA 10 for the crew and OSHA 30 for leads, taught in the same visit. Our guide to OSHA 10 vs OSHA 30 walks through the decision.
How We Deliver OSHA 10 Training
We teach OSHA 10 in person as an authorized outreach trainer, usually at the client's facility or jobsite anywhere in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas and New Mexico. OSHA limits outreach classes to 7.5 hours of training per day, so a 10-hour course runs across at least two days. We often split it into shorter blocks to fit around production or pour schedules.
Class is discussion-based and practical. Instead of reading standards aloud, we look at the ladders, cords, guardrails and chemical containers on your site and ask the crew what they see. Founder Brandon S. Beaver spent around 14 years leading safety at a large bottling manufacturer, applying OSHA requirements alongside Lean Six Sigma continuous improvement — so the examples come from the floor, not a binder.
Group pricing and scheduling
Group discounts start at 10 participants. Every inquiry begins with a free needs assessment, so we can confirm the right version and plan the days around your work.
Making OSHA 10 Stick After the Class Ends
Ten hours builds awareness. What happens over the next few weeks decides whether it changes behavior on site.
- Have foremen pick one course topic per week for a five-minute toolbox talk
- Walk the site with the crew soon after class and ask them to point out hazards they now recognize
- Make it easy and safe to report a concern, and close the loop when someone does
- Pair new hires who have not yet taken the course with a card-holding coworker
- Fill topic gaps with short online modules such as personal fall arrest systems or electrical safety awareness
- Keep copies of cards and rosters together so you can answer a contractor or owner request quickly
From Inquiry to Card
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Confirm the version
Construction or general industry, based on the crew's work and any contract language.
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Plan the days
At least two training days; we agree on start times, room and headcount.
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Teach and assess
Interactive instruction covering the required topics, with participation tracked as OSHA requires.
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Cards issued
Completion is reported through the outreach program and official DOL cards follow; we confirm expected timing at booking.
OSHA 10 FAQs
Does the OSHA 10 card expire?
OSHA does not put an expiration date on outreach cards. Some employers, unions, projects and jurisdictions do require workers to retake the course on a schedule, so check the requirement you are trying to meet.
Is OSHA 10 required by law?
Not by federal OSHA for all workers. It is commonly required by contract or company policy, and some states and cities require it for certain construction work. Private employers in states with an OSHA-approved State Plan should also check their state program.
Can OSHA 10 be done online?
OSHA authorizes specific online providers for outreach courses. Our OSHA 10 is taught live, which is what most clients want for crews. Our online classes cover separate awareness topics, not the outreach card.
Can we combine OSHA 10 with other training?
Yes. Crews often add CPR and first aid certification during the same visit, or follow up with online modules such as ladder safety.
How many workers can attend one class?
OSHA's outreach program rules cap how many students a trainer can teach at once, so very large crews are split into separate sessions. Tell us your headcount and we will lay out a schedule that keeps the job moving.
What if someone misses part of the class?
Outreach cards require the full course time. If someone has to leave, talk to us about making up the missed portion before a card can be issued.