Fully Updated OSHA-Authorized 10-Hour Outreach Training
Entry-Level Workers in General Industry
Free Study Guide + Instant Certificate Download
Official OSHA DOL Card (Delivered Within Two Weeks)
Learn how to recognize and avoid common workplace hazards with this voluntary training program. This deep dive into OSHA safety standards is designed for entry-level workers in general industry roles. Containing 10 hours of educational material, this 100% online course focuses on the prevention, recognition, avoidance and abatement of potential hazards at work.
Students who complete this course will receive an official OSHA 10 card from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). OSHA safety standards for general industry are found in 29 CFR 1910.
Our courses use simple, easy-to-follow language to teach you life-saving safety lessons. The program outline will lead you through 10 hours of instruction, real case studies and immersive virtual scenarios.
Updated lessons help you understand OSHA standards by explaining the hazards behind the regulations. Hazards are described in clear terms so you can identify risks and prevent accidents in your workplace.
This training is intended for entry-level workers in most industries. If you work in a role outside of the construction, maritime or agriculture industries, the OSHA 10-Hour General Industry course is designed for you.
This course is a good choice if you work in:
If you aren't sure which OSHA Outreach Training course is appropriate for your job, ask your employer for more information.
To complete the OSHA 10-Hour General Industry course, you must complete all nine lesson modules, complete all knowledge checks, pass all quizzes and achieve a passing score on the final exam.
Each lesson module ends with a quiz to assess your understanding. Quizzes contain 10 questions based on lesson topics. You must score at least 70% on all quizzes to pass. You may take each quiz up to three times.
After you complete all lesson modules, you must pass a final exam. The exam is a comprehensive multiple-choice test with 20 questions. You must score at least 70% to pass within three attempts.
If you fail a quiz or the exam three times, you must register for the course again and start from the beginning.
This course contains nine modules covering a variety of safety topics for workers in general industry roles. You can find an overview of the topics covered in each module below.
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You will receive your card in the mail within two weeks of course completion. In the meantime, you can download and print a certificate of completion as soon as you complete all lessons and quizzes and pass the final exam. This certificate acts as proof that you have finished your training until your official DOL card arrives in the mail.
OSHA cards never expire. However, your state, local jurisdiction or employer may require you to repeat your training periodically, such as every five years. The date of issue for your DOL card is printed on the front.
OSHA Outreach Training, including 10-Hour Outreach for General Industry, is designed with federal safety standards and labor regulations in mind. This course is a safety education that applies nationwide.
However, some jurisdictions impose stricter standards than those found in the Code of Federal Regulations. All state plans must meet the minimums found in OSHA standards but may add additional safety provisions for private and government workers.
We offer state-specific safety instruction for the following states:
You can bundle your federal and state safety training when you purchase them together.
Please select your state in the dropdown box below to learn more about OSHA training and safety standards in your state. We can also help you find your state's regulatory agencies, labor laws and other safety information. Each state page is filled with helpful resources that will help you comply with regulations in your area.
No. Under regulatory guidelines, students cannot study for more than 7.5 hours per day. Completing the 10-hour training program requires a minimum of two calendar days.
After spending 7.5 hours studying, students must take a required break of at least eight hours and cannot progress further until the next calendar day.
The OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Outreach Training course is a voluntary program. This safety training focuses on recognition, avoidance, abatement and prevention of workplace hazards. It also includes up-to-date information on your rights, your employer's responsibilities and procedures for filing an official complaint.
Our course contains updated lessons that follow the latest OSHA regulations and industry best practices.
This course and the Outreach Training Program do not satisfy training requirements for any specific OSHA standard. However, your state or local government may require this credential for certain workers. Your employer may also require you to complete this program as a condition of employment.
OSHA does not approve training programs or certify individuals. We offer online Outreach Training in partnership with the University of South Florida, an OSHA-authorized provider.
If you complete this course, you qualify to receive an official OSHA 10 card from the U.S. Department of Labor.
