Online Cal/OSHA Training for Construction and General Industry
The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), more commonly known as Cal/OSHA, requires California workers to complete training on job-specific safety and health hazards. This vital training provides an overview of Cal/OSHA standards, which can be stricter than federal OSHA guidelines.
Earn your Cal/OSHA certificate of completion with our 100% online Cal/OSHA courses for construction and general industry. You'll learn about state-required safety topics that help prevent work-related accidents, injuries and deaths. These course packages also offer a separate OSHA-authorized Outreach training, which provides a nationally accepted OSHA DOL card (delivered within two weeks after successful course completion!).
Who Needs Cal/OSHA Training?
Cal/OSHA training is required for most every employee in California, including state and local government workers. Exceptions include offshore maritime workers, Post Office workers and other federal employees. Workers who are exempt from Cal/OSHA training are covered by federal OSHA standards.
The Cal/OSHA website provides a list of safety and health training and instruction requirements. If you have questions about Cal/OSHA jurisdiction, you can contact the Cal/OSHA Legal Unit at 510-286-7348.
Which Cal/OSHA Course Do I Need?
Cal/OSHA training is available in four versions to ensure that you learn about important topics specific to your industry and job responsibilities.
Entry-level workers should complete Worker training. Managers, supervisors and workers with safety roles should complete Supervisor training. The Supervisor courses cover additional safety and health topics that safety professionals are expected to know and enforce.
If you work in the construction and demolition industry, you should select a construction course. General industry courses are designed for workers in all other industries, including manufacturing, health care, warehousing and more.
Cal/OSHA Training Topics
- Introduction to Federal OSHA
- Introduction to Cal/OSHA
- Workers' Rights
- Employer Responsibilities
- Noise Hazards
- Hazard Communication
- Asbestos
- Lead
- Introduction to Injury and Illness Prevention Programs (IIPPs)
- Getting Started on an Effective IIPP
- Heat Illness Prevention
- OSHA and Cal/OSHA Resources
Visit the Cal/OSHA website for a detailed overview of required training topics.
10-Hour OSHA Construction Training Topics
- Introduction to OSHA
- Construction Focus Four: Fall Hazards
- Construction Focus Four: Electrocution Hazards
- Construction Focus Four: Struck-By Hazards
- Construction Focus Four: Caught-In or -Between Hazards
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Health Hazards in Construction
- Material Handling
- Tools — Hand and Power
30-Hour OSHA Construction Training Topics
- Introduction to OSHA
- Construction Focus Four: Fall Hazards
- Construction Focus Four: Electrocution Hazards
- Construction Focus Four: Struck-By Hazards
- Construction Focus Four: Caught-In or -Between Hazards
- Health Hazards in Construction
- Material Handling
- Tools — Hand and Power
- Managing Safety and Health
- Stairways and Ladders
- Fire Protection and Prevention
- Welding and Cutting
- Scaffolds
- Cranes
- Excavations
- Concrete and Masonry
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Confined Space Entry
- Signs, Signals and Barricades
10-Hour OSHA General Industry Training Topics
- Introduction to OSHA
- Walking and Working Surfaces
- Exit Routes, Emergency Action Plans and Fire Prevention
- Electrical Hazards
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Hazard Communication
- Material Handling
- Machine Guarding
- Bloodborne Pathogens
30-Hour OSHA General Industry Training Topics
- Introduction to OSHA
- Walking and Working Surfaces
- Exit Routes, Emergency Action Plans and Fire Prevention
- Electrical Hazards
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Hazard Communication
- Material Handling
- Machine Guarding
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Safety and Health Programs
- Hazardous Materials
- Permit-Required Confined Spaces
- Lockout/Tagout
- Welding, Cutting and Brazing
- Introduction to Industrial Hygiene
- Ergonomics
- Portable Power Tools and Other Handheld Equipment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cal/OSHA?
Cal/OSHA is a state-specific workplace safety and health plan designed to protect California workers. This OSHA-approved state plan meets all federal requirements and includes additional standards relevant to employees in the state. Some Cal/OSHA standards are stricter than federal OSHA's.
Cal/OSHA standards are found in Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations. The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health, more commonly known as Cal/OSHA, is responsible for setting and enforcing these standards and ensuring workers and employers are in compliance with all relevant safety and health regulations.
What is an OSHA DOL card?
In addition to earning your Cal/OSHA certificate of completion after course completion, you'll take an OSHA-authorized training course that provides an official OSHA card from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). These plastic, wallet-sized cards are valid nationwide.
An increasing number of employers are requiring workers to earn an OSHA card to qualify for work. This credential proves that you completed OSHA-authorized training on important safety and health topics relevant to your industry.
What are Cal/OSHA Title 8 Regulations?
Cal/OSHA regulations can be found in Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations. These safety and health standards for California workers are at least as strict as federal OSHA standards. In addition, they include state-specific standards that are not covered by federal OSHA.
Which workers are covered by Cal/OSHA?
Virtually every worker in California is covered by Cal/OSHA and required to follow its training requirements and safety standards. Your specific training requirements will depend on the type of work activities you perform. Cal/OSHA applies to employees of private companies as well as state and local government.
Which workers are exempt from Cal/OSHA?
Certain workers in California are exempt from Cal/OSHA, including:
- Offshore maritime workers
- Private sector employers within U.S. military installations
- Private sector employers within U.S. national parks, national monuments, national memorials and national recreation areas
- Private sector and tribal employers within Native American reservations and trust lands
- Postal Service employees
- Contractor-operated facilities for the Postal Service
- Aircraft cabin crewmembers on an aircraft in operation
Those who are not covered by Cal/OSHA are protected by federal OSHA regulations.
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