The OSHA Outreach Training Program provides training for workers and employers on the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of safety and health hazards in workplaces.

Through this program, workers can attend 10-hour or 30-hour classes delivered by OSHA-authorized trainers or from approved online providers.

Pillar’s OSHA 10 & 30 Hour training for General Industry and Construction supports OSHA’s mission of increasing worker productivity and ensuring that workers are more knowledgeable about workplace hazards and their rights.

The 10-hour outreach courses provide basic awareness training on the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of workplace hazards. The course also provides information regarding workers' rights, employer responsibilities, and filing a complaint.

The 30-hour outreach courses provide a greater depth and variety of training on an expanded list of topics associated with workplace hazards in each industry. OSHA provides authorized training procedures for each industry program on the topic outlines for each industry.

A worker or employer may attend an OSHA 10 or 30 hour class taught by an authorized instructor. Authorized instructors are located throughout the United States. Summit’s onsite safety and consulting services provided through the Summit Safety Alliance can offer onsite instructors for OSHA 10 & 30 Hour classes.

A select number of training providers have been authorized by OSHA to deliver the OSHA 10 & 30 Hour training online, including Summit. OSHA holds online training providers to high standards regarding course technical accuracy, technology to support training delivery and reporting, and in-house expertise regarding OSHA standards.

Authorized online providers are selected on a competitive basis. Their programs include testing and evaluation aspects which are not required for in-person Outreach training.

Yes! The government mandates the time each individual participant must spend in training. If a worker tries to complete a course by moving through the material as quickly as possible, they will actually have to consume more safety content than if moving at the intended pace, because material will be added until the 10 or 30 hour training time requirement is met.

Additionally, you cannot take all 10 or 30 hours at once! OSHA 10 hour training must take at least 2 days to complete. OSHA 30 hour training takes 4 days to complete whether your training is online or with an authorized trainer in a live instructional setting.

For most students, your OSHA completion card does not expire; however, certain States, worksites, unions or employee associations, or government work sites may require students to retake the training every 3-5 years.