As you know, employees of State and local governments are specifically excluded from coverage under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act), except where a State has adopted a federally-approved workplace safety and health program which includes municipal employees under Section 18 of the OSH Act.

Executive Order 12196, Occupational Safety and Health Programs for Federal Employees, states that uniformed Armed Servicemembers, military equipment, military systems and military operations are not covered by OSHA regulations, with some exceptions (such as if equipment, operations and systems are used for activities …

Although OSHA does not fine federal agencies, it does monitor these agencies and conducts federal workplace inspections in response to workers’ reports of hazards. Federal agencies must have a safety and health program that meets the same standards as private employers.

OSHA exempt industries include businesses regulated by different federal statutes such as nuclear power and mining companies, domestic services employers, businesses that do not engage in interstate commerce, and farms that have only immediate family members as employees.

First, employers with ten or fewer employees at all times during the previous calendar year are exempt from routinely keeping OSHA injury and illness records. OSHA’s revised recordkeeping regulation maintains this exemption.

The Occupational Safety and Health Act covers most businesses that have employees. Businesses with 10 employees or fewer are exempt from OSH Act’s injury and incident reporting as well as programmed inspections by Occupational Safety and Health Administration employees. …

If your North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code classifies you as a Partially Exempt Industry, it is not necessary to complete OSHA injury and illness records (including the OSHA Form 300A). The second exemption is for establishments classified in certain industries.

In reality, OSHA doesn’t shut down job sites. Only a court order can, and that’s an extreme situation, says Simplified Safety. If there’s an immediate risk on-site, the inspector can ask that you halt operation until the situation is resolved.

10-hour training (and the OSHA 10 card) is recommended for all construction workers. 30-hour training (and the OSHA 30 card) is recommended for any construction employee with supervisory or safety-related responsibilities.

Most employer’s will and do value and weigh the CSP certification higher than even a master’s degree in Safety and health. Yes! OSHA safety certification is highly valued and considered to be a bonus by employers in the industrial sector.

Authorized courses from OSHA are never free. They are provided under the direction of selected suppliers under the guidance of OSHA and are offered only as a for-profit course. No FREE course will ever result in an OSHA Wallet Card.

Currently, OSHA does not certify individuals or approve training programs. It is the employer who must show by documentation or certification that an employee’s work experience and/or training meets the requirements in HAZWOPER.

While the completion card does not expire, it is recommended to take OSHA outreach safety training every 4 to 5 years to stay updated with the latest safety regulations and industry practices.

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It will take you a minimum of two days to complete the OSHA 10 course, which provides 10 hours of training on general workplace safety and health topics. OSHA does not allow students to spend more than 7.5 hours in the course per day, so you cannot complete your training in a single day.

Online courses typically cost between $60 and $80 for the 10-hour course and $160 to $180 for the 30-hour courses. Many courses are set by the program and while OSHA allows some flexibility in the material covered in a safety course, online courses do not.

How hard is the OSHA 30 final exam? The final exam for the online OSHA 30-Hour course has 100 questions; the online OSHA 10-Hour course has 40 questions. The final exam requires a minimum score of 70% to pass.

OSHA 10 and 30 hour cards expire after 5 years.

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Our 100% online OSHA-authorized courses give you 24/7 access to vital workplace safety training. You can complete the course at your own pace and earn an official OSHA 10 card from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) — a common requirement for employment in construction and other industries.