annually29 CFR 1910.272 (e) (1) – “The employer shall provide training to employees at least annually and when changes in job assignment will expose them to new hazards.”
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.
If your card has expired, you will need to meet all prerequisites requirements to attend the initial Trainer course (e.g. OSHA 500, 501, etc.) again, including having successfully completed the OSHA Standards course (e.g. OSHA 510, 511, etc.) within the last 7 calendar years. Extensions will not be granted.
OSHA #501 Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for General Industry. Authorized Outreach Training Program trainers are required to attend this course once every four (4) years to maintain their trainer status.
Your OSHA 10 card will never expire, but your employer may require you to retake the course every three to five years to refresh your knowledge and stay up-to-date with OSHA safety standards. If your OSHA card was issued more than five years ago, some employers may not accept it.
12 monthsThe 40-hour HAZWOPER certification remains valid for 12 months. To maintain your certification, you are required to complete an 8-hour HAZWOPER Refresher course each year. If you miss the deadline, you may be required to retake the 40-hour course.
At the top of the hierarchy are the trainer cards which reflect the highest level of achievement and proficiency. Trainer card. Signifies authority to teach 10- and 30-hour outreach courses and receive OSHA student completion cards.
OSHA 500 focuses on Construction while OSHA 501 focuses on General Industry. NOTE: Students must have completed applicable prerequisites (OSHA 510 or 511) and document five (5) years of industry-specific, safety-related experience. Pre-application and approval is required before registration.
OSHA #510 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry and OSHA #511 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry courses are not equivalent to OSHA 30-Hour Outreach Training for Construction and OSHA 30-Hour Outreach Training for General Industry classes, and it is important ...
Course Description: This course covers OSHA Standards, policies, and procedures in the construction industry. Topics include scope and application of the OSHA Construction Standards, construction safety and health principles, and special emphasis on those areas in construction which are most hazardous.
Instead of writing "OSHA certified" in your qualifications section, include the full titles of the training courses you've completed and any certificates, cards or credentials you have earned.
This course covers OSHA Standards, policies, and procedures in general industry. Topics include scope and application of the OSHA General Industry Standards, general industry principles and special emphasis on those areas in general industry which are most hazardous.