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Online NC OSHA Training for Construction and General Industry

The North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health (NC OSH) Division requires workers in the state to complete industry-specific training on common safety and health hazards. Earn your North Carolina OSHA certification and a nationally accepted OSHA DOL card from the #1 trusted OSHA training provider.

Our NC OSHA courses are 100% online, allowing you the flexibility to work at a time and place convenient to you. This training provides an overview of state-specific safety and health standards outlined in 29 CFR 1952.5 as well as federal OSHA standards that apply nationwide.

You can instantly print your certificate of completion after finishing the course, and you will receive your official OSHA DOL card by mail. The OSHA card is wallet-sized and printed on durable plastic.

NC OSHA 10-Hour Training 
for Construction

Designed for entry-level construction workers. Includes North Carolina OSHA certification and OSHA 10 card.

NC OSHA 10-Hour Training 
for General Industry

Designed for entry-level general industry workers. Includes NC OSHA certification and OSHA 10 card.

NC OSHA 30-Hour Training 
for Construction

Designed for construction managers and supervisors. Provides North Carolina OSHA certification and OSHA 30 card.

NC OSHA 30-Hour Training 
for General Industry

Designed for entry-level general industry workers. Includes NC OSHA certification and OSHA 30 card.

Who Needs North Carolina OSHA Training?

Almost all North Carolina businesses must comply with safety and health requirements set forth in the North Carolina State Plan. Workers and supervisors in construction and general industry can take this course to satisfy 29 CFR 1952.5 training requirements and learn how to detect, avoid, reduce and prevent hazards in the workplace.

Employees outside of NC OSH’s jurisdiction include:

  • Federal employees
  • U.S. Postal Service workers
  • Private sector maritime workers
  • Workers employed on Indian reservations
  • Railroad employees
  • Military base employees
  • American National Red Cross employees

If your position falls outside of NC OSH’s jurisdiction, you are covered by federal OSHA standards.

Which NC OSHA Course Should I Take?

We offer four versions of North Carolina OSHA training. Each version provides valuable training on topics specific to your industry and job level. The version you need depends on the type of OSHA card you need.

Entry-level workers should complete 10-hour training. Supervisors and safety professionals should complete 30-hour training. 30-hour courses provide a more in-depth level of training that is important for anyone in a manager-level position to be aware of.

The 10- and 30-hour construction courses are designed for those in the construction and demolition industry. Workers in any other industry should complete 10- or 30-hour training for general industry. Examples of general industry workers include those in health care, manufacturing and warehousing.

What Topics Are Covered in NC OSHA Training?

Our North Carolina OSHA courses combine 10- or 30-hour OSHA Outreach training with three hours of additional training on state-specific safety and health standards.

NC OSHA Training Topics

  • Introduction to Federal and North Carolina OSHA
  • Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Non-Ionizing Radiation
  • Bloodborne Pathogens
  • Communication Towers
  • Blasting and Use of Explosives
  • Agriculture
  • Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records

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 the difference between North Carolina OSHA and federal OSHA?

OSHA is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. At the federal level, OSHA creates standards that ensure safe and healthful working conditions for workers across the country.

Some states, such as North Carolina, have created State Plans. These plans are OSHA-approved workplace safety and health programs that the state individually operates. North Carolina OSHA is one of those plans.

Who enforces North Carolina OSHA compliance?

The NC OSH Division of the North Carolina Department of Labor is responsible for enforcing all OSHA standards in North Carolina. Compliance officers inspect workplaces and issue citations for violations of standards. For more information about NC OSH and the work they do, visit the North Carolina OSHA State Plan page.

What is OSHA Outreach training?

The OSHA Outreach Training Program teaches workers how to identify and avoid common safety and health risks in the workplace. It also explains employer responsibilities and workers' rights under OSHA. This training is available in industry-specific versions for construction and general industry.

The 10-hour courses are designed for entry-level workers, and 30-hour courses are designed for supervisors and workers with safety roles or responsibilities.

When will I receive my OSHA DOL card?

Once you have successfully completed NC OSHA training and OSHA-authorized Outreach training, you can instantly download and print your certificates of completion. You can provide the certificates to your employer as proof of training completion while you wait for your OSHA card to be delivered.

The Department of Labor will mail you your official plastic OSHA DOL wallet card approximately six to eight weeks after you complete your training.

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