OSHA Training Finder
Tick what your workers do. You get a list of the training, the standard and how often to repeat it.
Your Training List
Tick at least one task above to start your list.
| Training | Standard | How Often |
|---|---|---|
| Hazard communication | 29 CFR 1910.1200(h) | At first assignment and whenever a new hazard is introduced |
| Operator training and evaluation | 29 CFR 1910.178(l) | Before operating; evaluation at least every 3 years |
| Fall hazard training | 29 CFR 1910.30 | Before exposure; retrain when conditions change |
| Fall protection training | 29 CFR 1926.503 | Before exposure; retrain when conditions change |
| Scaffold training | 29 CFR 1926.454 | Before work; retrain when conditions change |
| Confined space training | 29 CFR 1910.146(g); construction 1926.1207 | Before first assignment and on changes |
| Lockout/tagout | 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6) and (c)(7) | At assignment; authorized workers get an inspection every year |
| Respirator training and fit test | 29 CFR 1910.134(k), (f), (e) | Before use, then every year; medical evaluation first |
| Hearing conservation | 29 CFR 1910.95(k) | Every year |
| Bloodborne pathogens | 29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2) | At assignment and every year |
| Extinguisher education | 29 CFR 1910.157(g) | When hired and every year |
| Electrical safety practices | 29 CFR 1910.332 | Based on the job; before the work |
| PPE training | 29 CFR 1910.132(f) | Before use; retrain when work or PPE changes |
| HAZWOPER | 29 CFR 1910.120(e) | 40 or 24 hours plus field time; 8-hour refresher every year |
| Silica training | 29 CFR 1926.1153(i) | Before exposure, covering tasks and controls |
| First aid training for at least one person | 29 CFR 1910.151(b); construction 1926.50 | Keep certification current, often every 2 years |
A plain summary of federal rules to start from, not a full compliance review. Other standards may apply, and State Plan states may differ.
What OSHA Training Do My Workers Need?
It depends on the hazards and tasks, not on a single course. Forklift operators need an evaluation every three years, respirator users need annual training, and workers exposed to chemicals need hazard communication. OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 are voluntary awareness courses, and they do not replace this task-specific training.
Training Questions
Is OSHA 10 required by law?
Not by federal OSHA. OSHA says the Outreach program is voluntary and does not meet the training requirements of any standard. Some states, cities and contracts do require it, so check your project and state.
What training does every workplace need?
It depends on your hazards, not your headcount. Many workplaces end up needing hazard communication and fire extinguisher training, plus PPE training if gear is used. Tick your tasks above to build a list.
Who can provide the training?
Many standards require a competent or qualified person rather than a specific company, and it can be your own employee who has the knowledge. Keep records of who was trained, on what, when and by whom.
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